University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is a public, state school in an urban setting in Champaign, Illinois. University of Illinois was founded in 1867 and now enrolls around 52,679 students a year, including 33,683 undergrads. University of Illinois offers housing for students. Most students live in off campus housing.

There are many ways for students to get involved at University of Illinois! Love music or performing? Join a campus band, sing in a chorus, or perform with one of University of Illinois's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? University of Illinois students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Thinking of pledging? University of Illinois has fraternities and sororities.

Planning to play sports? University of Illinois has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at University of Illinois on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at University of Illinois on the Student Life page.

Mark your calendar! January 5, 2022 is the final deadline to submit an application for Fall. Regular decision applicants for Fall 2022 should receive admissions decisions by February 15.

2021 University of Illinois Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	63%
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	75%
In-State Tuition	$12,254
Out-of-State	$29,704
Percent of Need Met	70%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$20,640

Is University of Illinois a Good School?

There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how competitive an institution is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a look at all of these areas to get a better sense of what University of Illinois offers and if it sounds like the right college for you.

2021 Acceptance Rate for University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

It is very difficult to get into University of Illinois. The acceptance rate at University of Illinois is 63%. Out of 43,412 applications received in 2021, 27,483 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at University of Illinois

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

About 93% of students who start at University of Illinois return the next year. University of Illinois's six-year graduation rate for undergrads is 86%. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes for University of Illinois Grads

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Tuition and Financial Aid at University of Illinois

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. University of Illinois meets 70% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend University of Illinois full-time are awarded $20,640 a year in financial aid, on average.

In 2020, students graduated with an average of $24,766 in student loans for each student with debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at University of Illinois. Based on this information, how does University of Illinois sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! So ask yourself: Is University of Illinois a good school for you?

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Where is University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Located?

University of Illinois is located in the urban setting of Champaign, Illinois.

If you want to see University of Illinois for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take U.S. Interstate 57 to Champaign, or book a flight to the nearest airport, University of Illinois Willard.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what University of Illinois and Champaign are like without leaving home.

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