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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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Why College?

#1 Employment Opportunities

Unemployment Rates & Earning by Education

Median Weekly Earning Unemployment Rate
Doctoral $2,109 1.6%
Professional $2,206 1.2%
Master's $1,737 2.0%
Bachelor's $1,493 2.2%
Associate's $1,058 2.7%
Some College, No Degree $992 3.3%
High School Diploma $899 3.9%
Less than a High School Diploma $708 5.6%
Average $1,170 3.0%

#2 Personal Growth

#3 Independence

Words to Know

  • Major
  • Minor
  • Academic Advisor
  • Degree Requirements
  • Credit Hours
  • Syllabus
  • Tuition
  • Research
  • Residence Hall
  • Resident Advisor

What should
I look for?

Opportunity

Accessibility

Fit

What can I
do now?

Take challenging classes.

Earn good grades.

Get involved.

Explore your interests.

Ask questions.

go.illinois.edu/collegehelp

How do I
apply?

What
We Need

  • Online application
  • Application fee or fee waiver

go.illinois.applyhelp

What We Consider

  • Grades & course rigor
  • ACT or SAT scores (optional)
  • Extracurriculars
  • Writing responses

After You Apply

How can I
afford college?

Financial Aid

  • Free Application for Federal Student Aid
  • Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid

fafsa.gov   |   go.illinois.edu/altapp

Four Years.
Free Tuition.

  • 1/4 of incoming students received
    Illinois Commitment in 2022-2023

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Local Scholarships

#1 Return on Investment
in the Big Ten (Payscale)

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We're Here to Help

217-333-0302  |  admissions@illinois.edu

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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign