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Champaign, IL
42%
Acceptance Rate
36,258
Undergraduates
$35k
Out-of-state tuition
85%
6-yr grad rate
$81k
Median Earnings (10 yrs)
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Data as of September 2026
Can I Get In?
42%
Selective
Acceptance Rate (2024-25)
Test OptionalSAT Range (2023-24)1310–1520
ACT Range (2023-24)30–34
Avg Admitted GPA (CDS)3.85
$75 application fee
36,258 degree-seeking undergraduates (2024-25)
Public · City: Small
Early Action: Nov 1, 2026
Regular Decision: Jan 5, 2027
Can I Afford It?
Out-of-state tuition (2024-25)
$35,124
Average Net Price, In-State (2023-24)
$14,355
This college's average after grants for in-state students, all family incomes. Not your price.
$19,500Median Debt
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry$81,054/yr
Debt-to-earnings ratio24%
Why Go Here?
$81k
Median Earnings
10 yrs after entry
20:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
36.3k
Undergraduates
Large
Public · City: Small
How Does It Stack Up?
#49
Deal Score in IL
of 179 rated colleges
Deal Score84
Excellent value
25% First-Gen Students
23% Pell Grant Recipients
13Days
Next Application Deadline
Early Action: Nov 1, 2026
From the school’s admissions page, checked Sep 23, 2026. The year is projected for this cycle; confirm it with the school. Source
At a Glance
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a public college in Champaign, IL. It enrolls 36,258 degree-seeking undergraduates (2024-25).
Deal Score
84
/ 100
Excellent value
Based on cost, earnings, & outcomes
Academics & Admissions
Student-Faculty Ratio
20:1
SAT Middle 50% / Avg GPA
1310–1520
SAT (2023-24)
3.85
GPA (CDS)
Test Optional
Application Deadline
Regular Decision: Jan 5, 2027
via Common Application
Cost & Financial Aid
Out-of-state tuition (2024-25)$35,124
Avg net price (in-state students), % of cost of attendance (2023-24)43%
Room & Board (2024-25)$14,522
Median Debt at Graduation$19,500
Highest-Earning Programs
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
Early ActionNov 1, 2026
Regular DecisionJan 5, 2027
From the school’s admissions page; years projected for fall 2027 entry. Source
Apply via
Common Application
$75 fee
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The Vibe
8
Rigor
8
Career
8
Value
City: Small
Setting
Out of 10. Rigor from the SAT middle-50% midpoint (400 = 0, 1600 = 10); Career from median earnings 10 years after entry ($10k per point); Value is the Deal Score ÷ 10. Setting is the federal locale.
College Decoded Grades
A
Academics
A
Value
A
Outcomes
A+
Diversity
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How much do families pay at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign?
| Family income | Average net price (in-state students) |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $2,038 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $5,373 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $7,982 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $15,152 |
| Over $110,000 | $28,761 |
Average net price after grants for in-state students, from the federal College Scorecard. See the full Cost tab
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