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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Champaign, IL·Public·~42% acceptance

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a public university based in Champaign, IL. It admits about 42% of applicants. Students pay an average net price of about $14,355 per year after financial aid. About 85% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $81,054 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$14,355/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $33,642
Aid cuts ~$19,287/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
EA
Nov 1
RD
Jan 5

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Admissions
GPA range3.5–4
SAT (middle 50%)1310–1520
ACT (middle 50%)30–34
Test policyTest optional
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
85%
graduation rate
95%
freshman retention
$64,802
median earnings, 6yr
$81,054
median earnings, 10yr
How University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign reads an application

What University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign values

Very important
Course rigorGrades (GPA)
Important
Application essaysExtracurricularsTalent / abilityCharacter / personal qualitiesFirst-generation status
Also considered
Test scoresGeographic residenceState residencyVolunteer workWork experience

From University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s Common Data Set. Put your effort where it counts most.

What University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign requires

Required
Course rigorCollege-prep programApplication essaysTOEFL / English proficiency
Considered
Test scoresWork experience

From federal IPEDS data — what University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).

Frequently asked questions
What is University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's acceptance rate?
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign admits about 42% of applicants.
How much does University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign cost?
At University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, the average net price after aid is about $14,355 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $33,642 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1310–1520 on the SAT and 30–34 on the ACT.
What are University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's application deadlines?
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's deadlines are Early Action around Nov 1, Regular Decision around Jan 5. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.
What does University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign value most in applicants?
In its most recent Common Data Set, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign rates Course rigor and Grades (GPA) as "very important" in admissions decisions, and also weighs Application essays, Extracurriculars, Talent / ability, Character / personal qualities, and First-generation status. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker to see how your profile lines up.

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