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UO

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Champaign, ILPublicCity Setting
Moderately Selective • 42% Acceptance
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42%
Accept Rate
Moderately Selective
$14,355
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
36.3K
Students
Very Large campus body
$64,802
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a public institution located in the city setting of Champaign, IL. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 36.3K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 42%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Public
Student Population
36.3K (Very Large)
Admissions Selectivity
42% (Moderately Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading650 - 740
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math660 - 780
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite30 - 34
1typical 50% range36
42%
Acceptance Rate
Moderately Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Engineering22% of degrees
Business & Marketing10% of degrees
Social Sciences8% of degrees
Biological Sciences6% of degrees
Health Sciences4% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $181,981
Earnings 5yr: $170,405
Debt: $20,500
Computer Science.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $179,395
Earnings 5yr: $201,739
Debt: N/A
Physics.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $163,024
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $159,855
Earnings 5yr: $136,097
Debt: $20,500
Mathematics and Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $155,503
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $23,350
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $151,907
Earnings 5yr: $140,412
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $146,946
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $19,399
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $142,725
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Veterinary Medicine.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $133,973
Earnings 5yr: $119,056
Debt: N/A
Chemistry.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $131,278
Earnings 5yr: $108,980
Debt: N/A
Law.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $130,428
Earnings 5yr: $131,408
Debt: N/A
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $127,773
Earnings 5yr: $128,517
Debt: N/A
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $125,843
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $119,978
Earnings 5yr: $118,286
Debt: $19,500
Management Information Systems and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $116,339
Earnings 5yr: $115,128
Debt: $19,500
Nuclear Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $116,047
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $21,350
Human Resources Management and Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $114,404
Earnings 5yr: $124,896
Debt: N/A
Food Science and Technology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $111,860
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $111,783
Earnings 5yr: $103,028
Debt: $21,600
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $107,904
Earnings 5yr: $95,310
Debt: $19,175

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$14,355
In-State Tuition$16,004
Out-of-State Tuition$35,124
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

23%
Pell Grants
27%
Take Loans
79%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$64,802
+25% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$81,054

Completion Signals

85%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
95%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$16,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$178/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

52%
Men
48%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 52% men and 48% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
25%
Part-Time Share
2%
Avg Family Income
$86,138
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