Academic Prestige

Illinois is one of the premier universities in the nation, as proven by our top rankings, life-changing discoveries, and tradition of excellence.

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• One of the top ranked public universities in the nation
  (US News and World Report)
• Rated a best value in public education
  (Kiplinger's and Princeton Review)
• 3rd most recruited undergrads in the nation
  (Wall Street Journal's Top 25 Recruiter Picks)
• #1 in the Big Ten for starting and mid-career salaries
  (PayScale 2010-11 College Salary Report)
• 9th largest study abroad program in the nation
  (Open Doors Data)
• College of Engineering is ranked 5th in the nation
  (US News and World Report)
• College of Business is ranked 14th in the nation
  (US News and World Report)
• One of the top green colleges in the nation
  (Princeton Review's Green Colleges)

Rankings, Discoveries, & Accomplishments