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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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The Illinois
Legacy
Campus Profile
- 35,000+ undergraduates
- 50 U.S. states & 123 countries represented on campus
- Largest Midwest university for students of color
Academic Communities
- College of Agricultural, Consumer,
& Environmental Sciences - College of Applied Health Sciences
- College of Education
- College of Fine & Applied Arts
- College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
- College of Media
- Gies College of Business
- Grainger College of Engineering
- School of Information Sciences
- School of Social Work
- Division of Exploratory Studies
In the Classroom
- Fewer than 50 students in 80% of classes
- 18:1 student-to-faculty ratio
- Readily available office hours
A Top 100
best place to live in America (Livability)
#13
U.S. college town (Best College Reviews)
Student Involvement
- Student groups
- Jobs & internships
- Research & entrepreneurship
- Global experiences
- Concerts & festivals
- Big Ten sports
- Cultural activities
- Leadership opportunities
- Intramurals & club sports
- Community events
By the Numbers
- 72% of Illini participate in internships
- 40% of Illini participate in research
- 30% of Illini study abroad
Support
- Counseling Center
- Michael L. Jeffries, Sr. Office for Access & Academic Success
- Gender & Sexuality Resource Center
- International Student & Scholar Services
- Cultural Centers
- McKinley Health Center
- Women's Resource Center
- Veteran Student Support Services
- Disability Resources & Educational Services
- Career Center
- Student Assistance Center
Living on Campus
- 40 residence halls
- 10 living-learning communities
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Campus Safety
- 4 police departments
- Highest accreditation possible
- 24/7 availability & protection
- Safe escorts at night
Illini Success
- 18,000 unique employers, including 92 Fortune 100
companies, recruited Illini last year - Top employers include Deloitte, Amazon, Chase, Apple, Caterpillar, Microsoft, IBM, & PepsiCo
Set Your Future
in Motion
First-Year Dates
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September 1
Application Opens
November 1
Early Action Deadline
January 5
Regular Decision Deadline
January 30
Early Action—Admission Notification
March 6
Regular Decision—Admission Notification
Early Action |
Regular |
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September 1 November 1 January 30 |
September 1 January 5 March 6 |
How to Apply
- Online application
- Application fee or fee waiver
How We Review
- Grades & course rigor
- ACT or SAT scores (optional)
- Extracurriculars
- Writing responses
Am I Competitive?
- Admit rates vary by major
- You can select a second-choice major
on our application
More Paths
to Illinois
- Engineering Pathways
- Transfer Guarantee
Cost
Estimated Expenses for 2025-2026
| Illinois Resident | Non-Resident | International | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $18,046-$23,426 | $38,398-$46,498 | $39,392-$49,742 |
| Food & Housing | $15,184 | $15,184 | $15,184 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Other Expenses | $2,500 | $2,840 | $2,840 |
| Total Cost | $36,930-$42,310 | $57,622-$65,722 | $58,616-$68,966 |
Aid
- Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid
Free Tuition Program
- 1 in 4 incoming Illinois residents received
Illinois Commitment in 2024-2025 - Covers tuition and fees for Illinois residents
with a family income of $75,000 or less (effective fall 2025)
Children of Veterans
Tuition Waiver
- Covers the cost of tuition for 4 consecutive years
- Given to natural, step-, or legally adopted children
of service members who are veterans of certain conflicts - Up to 3 waivers per county awarded each year
Impact
- #12 public & #36 overall university
in the U.S. (U.S. News) - 24 Nobel Prize winners & 27 Pulitzer Prize
winners among faculty & alumni - 5-star university for combining quality & affordability (Money)
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