PublicUrbanUniversity of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Illinois
Champaign, Illinois 61820-5711
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Top graduate earnings — known for engineering
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a public institution in Champaign with particular strength in engineering and business. With an average SAT of 1418, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A large campus of 34.6K undergraduates with a 20:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
85% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $81,054 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $15,201.
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More About This School
Varsity Sports — Fighting Illini
History & Fun Facts
- •Among several cities, Urbana was selected in 1867 as the site for the new school.
- •The university opened for classes on March 2, 1868, and had two faculty members and 77 students.
- •In 1870, the Mumford House was constructed as a model farmhouse for the school's experimental farm.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1418
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Deadline Calendar
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
71.0%
Median Debt at Grad
$16,500
Programs (301)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
94%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
265
Peer Average
240
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from IL state average + city premium