verifiedCampus View

UIU

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

location_onChampaign, IL

PublicCity: Small

open_in_newVisit Site

42%

Acceptance Rate

36,258

Total Students

$35k

Sticker Price

85%

Grad Rate

$81k

Median Salary

Want help deciding if University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is worth it?

Send this to a parent and ask them to help unlock personalized cost, fit, and planning tools.

Data as of May 2026

🎯Can I Get In?

42%

Selective

Acceptance Rate

Tests Required

42% accept rateNat'l avg: 66%

SAT Range1310–1520

ACT Range30–34

GPA Avg3.9

payments$75 application fee

groups36,258 students enrolled

schoolPublic · City: Small

eventEarly Action: November 1

eventRegular: January 5

Your MatchPlus Feature

42% acceptance rate. Compare your scores against admitted students — is this a Match, Reach, or Safety for you?

💰Can I Afford It?

Sticker Price

$35,124

Net Price

Not reported

$19,500Avg Debt

≈ $163/mo for 10 yrs

Avg salary after graduation$81,054/yr

Debt-to-income ratio24% (healthy)

Avg debt below national average ($29,400)

Your Net Price EstimatePlus Feature

Most families overpay for college. See what University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign actually costs for your income level.

💜Why Go Here?

Graduation Rate85%

Nat'l avg: 62%

Retention Rate95%

Nat'l avg: 68%

$81k

Avg Salary

↑ Above $46k avg

20:1

Faculty Ratio

Average

36.3k

Students

Large

schoolPublic · City: Small

Your Fit ScorePlus Feature

With a 85% graduation rate, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign beats most colleges. See if it fits your goals.

🏆How Does It Stack Up?

#36

US News

Top 50

#33

Forbes

Top 50

Deal Score74

Good Value

diversity_125% First-Gen Students

trending_up100% Loan Repayment Rate

account_balance23% Pell Grant Recipients

CD Quality ScoresPlus Feature

See how University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign ranks on value, outcomes, and student satisfaction with our proprietary analysis

Get Plus →

156Days

scheduleApplication Countdown

Early Decision deadline is Nov 1, 2026

You have time to research and prepare thoroughly.

auto_awesomeAt a Glance

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a public institution located in Champaign, IL. With approximately 36,258 students, the university offers a range of academic programs and opportunities for student growth.

Deal Score

73.76

/ 100

Good Value

Based on cost, earnings, & outcomes

Academics & Admissions

Faculty-Student Ratio

20:1

Test Score Ranges

1415

SAT

3.9

GPA

Avg Class Size

39% under 20 students

Application Deadline

January 5

via Common Application

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price$35,124

Room & Board$14,522

Avg Grad Debt$19,500

Popular Majors

Computer Science$125k/yr

Computer and Information Sciences, General$114k/yr

Mathematics and Computer Science$110k/yr

Computer Engineering$103k/yr

Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$86k/yr

Systems Engineering$82k/yr

How to Apply

EAEarly ActionNovember 1

RDRegular DecisionJanuary 5

Apply via

descriptionCommon Application

$75 fee

open_in_new

paymentsFinancial Aid calculateNet Price Calculator

workExplore Careers

Discover careers related to University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's top programs

Computer Science$125k/yr Computer and Information Sciences$114k/yr Mathematics and Computer Science$110k/yr Computer Engineering$103k/yr

boltThe Vibe

"University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign offers a dynamic environment focused on student success and academic growth."

Rigor

Career

Social

Value

Signature StrengthGlobal Impact

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Innovation Engine

A Tier-1 Research Powerhouse driving global discovery. Undergraduate students work alongside world-class faculty to solve humanity's toughest challenges.

attach_money

Funding

Federal + Private

science

Discovery

Research Centers

public

Impact

Patents & Innovations

Carnegie Classification

person_search

Undergrad Research