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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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The Power of I
Campus Profile
- 33,500 undergraduates
- 50 U.S. states & 106 countries represented on campus
Top Countries at UIUC
- China: 4,138
- India: 1,130
- South Korea: 632
- Taiwan: 273
- Indonesia: 97
- Canada: 95
- Turkey: 88
- Brazil: 81
- Iran: 76
- Bangladesh: 57
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 General Studies
Champaign-Urbana
- A top 10 college town in America (Livability)
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
- 73% of Illini participate in internships
- 40% of Illini participate in research
Support Services
- Counseling Center
- Minority Student Affairs
- LGBT 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
International Student
& Scholar Services
- One-on-one advising
- Immigration services
- Educational, cultural, & social programs
Housing
- 37 residence halls
- 11 living-learning communities
Campus Safety
- 4 police departments
- Highest accreditation possible
- 1,900+ security cameras
- Safe escorts at night
Illini Success
- 13,000+ unique employers, including 92 Fortune 100 companies, recruited Illini last year
- Top employers include Deloitte, Amazon, Chase, Epic, Accenture, Northrop Grumman, Microsoft, & PepsiCo
Harness Your Power
It Starts
With Your App
2021-2022 Dates
- Application Opens:
September 1 - Priority Admission Deadline:
November 1 - Regular Admission Deadline:
January 5 - Admission Notification:
Mid-February
How to Apply
- Online application
- Application fee
How We Review
- Grades & course rigor
- ACT or SAT scores
(optional for fall 2022 and 2023 first-year applicants) - English Proficiency
- Extracurriculars
- Short answers & essay
Short Answers
You'll answer two to three short-answer prompts. Questions depend on whether you're applying to a major or to our undeclared program in the Division of General Studies, and if you've selected a second choice. Short answers should be no more than 150 words each.
Essay
You'll also answer one essay prompt. Options depend on which application you use to apply. Essays can be anywhere from 250 to 650 words total.
Application Advice
Honors
- Campus program
- College programs
- Departmental programs
Impact
- #15 public & #47 overall university in the U.S.
(U.S. News & World Report) - 23 Nobel Prize winners & 26 Pulitzer Prize winners
among faculty & alumni
We're Here to Help
+1 217-333-0302 | international-admissions@illinois.edu | admissions.illinois.edu
