University of Illinois--Urbana-Champaign
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Summary
University of Illinois--Urbana-Champaign is a public institution that was founded in 1867. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 32,959, its setting is urban, and the campus size is 1,783 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. University of Illinois--Urbana-Champaign's ranking in the 2016 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, 41. Its in-state tuition and fees are $15,626 (2015-16); out-of-state tuition and fees are $30,786 (2015-16).
The University of Illinois is located in the twin cities of Urbana and Champaign in east-central Illinois, only a few hours from Chicago, Indianapolis and St. Louis. The school’s Fighting Illini participate in more than 20 NCAA Division I varsity sports and are part of the Big Ten Conference. The university boasts the largest Greek system in the world, and almost a quarter of the student body is involved. It’s not hard to find something to do on campus with more than 1,000 student organizations, including professional, political and philanthropic clubs. All freshmen are required to live on campus.
University of Illinois—Urbana-Champaign comprises 17 schools and colleges. Its Graduate School of Library and Information Science, College of Engineering and Department of Psychology are among the best in the country. The school’s College of Business, College of Education and College of Law are also highly ranked. The school is classified as a university with very high research activity by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. The University of Illinois was the first school to provide disability access to all university services, curricula and facilities. Notable alumni include Pulitzer Prize-winning film critic Roger Ebert and the co-founder of YouTube, Steve Chen.
General Information
| School type | public, coed college |
| Year founded | 1867 |
| Religious affiliation | N/A |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | city |
| 2014 Endowment | $1,552,048,256 |
Applying
When applying to University of Illinois--Urbana-Champaign, it's important to note the application deadline is December 1. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due December 30. The application fee at University of Illinois--Urbana-Champaign is $50. It is more selective, with an acceptance rate of 59 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | more selective |
| Fall 2014 acceptance rate | 59% |
| Application deadline | December 1 |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | December 30 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at University of Illinois--Urbana-Champaign is 18:1, and the school has 41.7 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at University of Illinois--Urbana-Champaign include: Engineering; Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs; Social Sciences; and Biological and Biomedical Sciences. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 93.8 percent.
Student Life
University of Illinois--Urbana-Champaign has a total undergraduate enrollment of 32,959, with a gender distribution of 56.3 percent male students and 43.7 percent female students. At this school, 50 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 50 percent of students live off campus. University of Illinois--Urbana-Champaign is part of the NCAA I athletic conference.
| Total enrollment | 45,140 |
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| Collegiate athletic association | NCAA I |
Campus Services
University of Illinois--Urbana-Champaign offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, day care, health service, and health insurance. University of Illinois--Urbana-Champaign also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at University of Illinois--Urbana-Champaign, 75 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is permitted for students of legal age at University of Illinois--Urbana-Champaign.
| Students who have cars on campus | 75% |
| Health insurance offered | Yes |
Cost and Financial Aid
At University of Illinois--Urbana-Champaign, 43.4 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $13,522.
Paying for college doesn't have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the Paying for College knowledge center to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs, or use the U.S. News 529 Finder to choose the best tax-advantaged college investment account for you.
| In-state tuition and fees | $15,626 (2015-16) |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $30,786 (2015-16) |
| Room and board | $11,010 (2015-16) |
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