University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Champaign, IL · Public · 36,258 undergraduates

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign admitted 42% of applicants. Students who submitted scores typically had 1310–1520 on the SAT. Its average net price after aid for in-state students was $13,042 a year. Within six years, 86% of first-time, full-time students graduated.

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Admissions

Admission rate
42%
SAT/ACT scores
Considered if submitted
SAT middle 50%
1310–1520
ACT middle 50%
30–34

Cost

In-state cost of attendance, before aid
$34,226 a year
Average in-state net price after aid
$13,042 a year
In-state net price for families earning under $30,000
$871 a year
In-state tuition and fees
$16,354 a year
Out-of-state tuition and fees
$36,706 a year

Outcomes

Graduation rate (within 6 years)
86%
Students who return for a second year
95%
Median earnings 10 years after starting
$87,599 a year
Median debt at graduation
$17,750

Students

Undergraduates
36,258
Undergraduates with a Pell Grant
26%
Student-faculty ratio
20 to 1
Campus setting
City

Most common fields of study

Share of the degrees the college awarded, by field.

Engineering
21%
Computer and information sciences
10%
Business, management and marketing
10%
Social sciences
7%
Psychology
6%

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, most recent institution-level data (October 2026 release). Admission figures are reported by the college; check its website for current requirements.