B+
Very Good
Score: 73/100

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

4-Year Public
📍 Champaign, Illinois 61820
🌐 www.illinois.edu/
Outcomes
A+
91/100
Affordability
C+
59/100
Resources
C+
62/100
Experience
B+
75/100
Prestige
B+
76/100

Quick Stats

56,563
Total Enrollment
85%
Graduation Rate
94%
Retention Rate
20.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
44%
Acceptance Rate
$14,297
Avg Net Price
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The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $185,566
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,226/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 61821 (5.7% cap, Champaign)

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🏆 Where University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#10
Information Science/Studies
of 100 schools
#12
Research and Experimental Psychology, Other
of 88 schools
#15
Business Administration and Management, General
of 100 schools
#21
Computer Engineering, General
of 100 schools
#21
Civil Engineering, General
of 100 schools
#22
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
of 100 schools
#27
Statistics, General
of 74 schools
#28
Computer Science
of 100 schools
#30
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
of 100 schools
#30
Mechanical Engineering
of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $14,768 $35,900
Total Cost (On-Campus) $33,642 $52,139

Financial Aid

61%
Receive Any Aid
22%
Receive Pell Grants
30%
Take Out Loans
$14,297
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$3,883
$30,001 - $48,000$5,955
$48,001 - $75,000$10,065
$75,001 - $110,000$20,205
$110,001+$28,358

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Computer Science 1,555 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 1,499 grads/yr Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other 1,042 grads/yr Research and Experimental Psychology, Other 681 grads/yr Information Science/Studies 500 grads/yr Electrical and Electronics Engineering 425 grads/yr Mechanical Engineering 398 grads/yr Computer Engineering, General 392 grads/yr Civil Engineering, General 327 grads/yr Statistics, General 311 grads/yr Finance, General 297 grads/yr Political Science and Government, General 286 grads/yr Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology 284 grads/yr Accounting 272 grads/yr Agricultural Economics 264 grads/yr Social Work 258 grads/yr Economics, General 257 grads/yr Communication, General 240 grads/yr Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General 215 grads/yr Exercise Science and Kinesiology 208 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's top programs commonly pursue.

Computer and information systems managers
$171k/yr 667,100 jobs
Computer and information research scientists
$141k/yr 40,300 jobs
Database architects
$136k/yr 66,900 jobs
Software developers
$133k/yr 1,693,800 jobs
Information security analysts
$125k/yr 182,800 jobs
Data scientists
$113k/yr 245,900 jobs
Computer occupations, all other
$109k/yr 472,000 jobs
Software quality assurance analysts and testers
$103k/yr 201,700 jobs

Student Demographics

56,563
Total Students
46%
Women
97%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 37%
Hispanic 11%
Black 5%
Asian 19%
Two or More 3%
Non-Resident 22%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 100%

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 41%
Hybrid (Some Online) 43%
Fully Online 16%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 97%
25-64 (Adult) 1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign?
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has an acceptance rate of 44%. This makes it a moderately selective institution with competitive admission standards.
How much does it cost to attend University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign?
Tuition at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is $14,768 for in-state students and $35,900 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $14,297.
What is the graduation rate at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign?
The graduation rate at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is 85%. This is considered an excellent graduation rate, indicating strong student success and support systems.
Is University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign a good school?
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has a Repit College Score of 73/100 (Grade: B+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (A+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (C+): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (B+): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign?
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has a total enrollment of 56,563 students. Most students (97%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: September 2026 | Methodology