University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Acceptance Rate &
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) is a public research university in Champaign, Illinois, enrolling about 36,258 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 42.37% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $81,054 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $16,004
- 2024 Average Net Price: $14,355 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 42.37% Selective
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 36,258 98.2% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 85.13%
- Carnegie Classification: Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
- First-Generation Students: 24.9%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 1.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 5.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 72.8%
- Average SAT Score: 1440
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 39,109
- Applicants (IPEDS): 67,398
- Room & Board: $14,522 annual estimate
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign: what the data shows
Common questions about University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign?
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is located in Champaign, IL (ZIP 61820-5711).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign public or private?
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a Public institution.
How much does University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign cost?
Published tuition: $16,004 in-state, $35,124 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $14,355.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $2,038 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $5,373 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $7,982 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $15,152 |
| $110,001+ | $28,761 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $64,016.
How hard is it to get into University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign?
Admission rate: 42.37%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1440 and midpoint ACT 32.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign?
Total enrollment: 36,258 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 39,109 students.
Graduate enrollment: 22,098 students.
About 98% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign?
150%-time completion rate: 85.13%.
First-year retention: 94.8%.
What do graduates of University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign earn?
Median earnings: $64,802 six years after entry; $81,054 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $19,500.
23.41% of students receive Pell grants.
What is University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Computer Science (1,555 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (1,499 completions)
- Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other (1,042 completions)
- Research and Experimental Psychology, Other (681 completions)
- Information Science/Studies (500 completions)
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering (425 completions)
- Mechanical Engineering (398 completions)
- Computer Engineering, General (392 completions)
- Civil Engineering, General (327 completions)
- Statistics, General (311 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 42.37%; completion rate 85.13%; median earnings $81,054 at 10 years; net price $14,355. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$16,004
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign was $16,004.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$14,355
2024 Value
In 2024 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,355.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$57,420 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$14,355 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$64,016 4-Year In-State Tuition
$140,496 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$14,522 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,200 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$31,726 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$126,904 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Financial Aid by Income Level
23.41% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
27.38% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $14,750 | $29,132 | $18,798 |
| 2014 | $15,020 | $29,646 | $18,375 |
| 2015 | $15,054 | $30,214 | $18,143 |
| 2016 | $15,058 | $30,680 | $18,243 |
| 2017 | $15,074 | $31,194 | $18,377 |
| 2018 | $15,094 | $31,664 | $17,302 |
| 2019 | $15,122 | $32,264 | $15,880 |
| 2020 | $15,150 | $32,600 | $14,321 |
| 2021 | $15,442 | $32,892 | $15,483 |
| 2022 | $15,714 | $33,686 | $16,109 |
| 2023 | $16,004 | $34,501 | $15,201 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
42.37% Acceptance Rate
67,398 Total Applicants
29,446 Students Admitted
8,325 First-Time Students Enrolled
28.27% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution is selective, accepting about half of all applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1440
ACT Average: 32
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.7 - 3.9
Estimated Median GPA: 3.80
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign reported total enrollment of about 36,258 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 52% male and 48% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (37.5%), Asian (23.1%), and Hispanic or Latino (14.4%). About 23.41% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 24.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
98.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in 2024 is 36,258 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 39,109 students. Graduate enrollment is about 22,098 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
94.8%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 37.5%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
73.21% 100% Completion Time
85.13% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 73.21% of students graduating from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Computer Science: 76% male / 24% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 68% male / 32% female
- Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other: 48% male / 52% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Return on Investment
$19,500 Median Student Debt
$81,054 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
24.06% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1311.60% Return on Investment
2.4 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 178 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Computer Science: 1,555 completions
2. Business Administration and Management, General: 1,499 completions
3. Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other: 1,042 completions
4. Research and Experimental Psychology, Other: 681 completions
5. Information Science/Studies: 500 completions
6. Electrical and Electronics Engineering: 425 completions
7. Mechanical Engineering: 398 completions
8. Computer Engineering, General: 392 completions
9. Civil Engineering, General: 327 completions
Most popular programs at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 72.8%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $14,464
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $14,929
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a public institution located in Champaign, IL, classified as Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Computer Science, Business Administration and Management, General, Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other. Enrollment is approximately 36,258 students. Student body composition includes White (37.5%), Asian (23.1%), Hispanic or Latino (14.4%). It is selective, with an admission rate of 42.37%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1440. The 150%-time completion rate is 85.13%. Approximately 23.41% of students receive Pell Grants. About 24.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
Location
Champaign, IL 61820-5711
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 85.13% graduation rate, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign demonstrates strong student retention and completion. This rate significantly exceeds the national average, indicating effective academic support and student services.
Strong Career Outcomes: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign graduates report median earnings of $81,054 ten years after entry, placing them among the higher-earning college graduates nationally. This strong earnings potential reflects both the quality of education and the career opportunities available to graduates.
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 178 distinct degree programs, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is UIUC located?
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is located in Champaign, IL. The institution is also known as UIUC.
What is UIUC's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) is 42.4% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 67,398 applicants and 29,446 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does UIUC cost?
Reported tuition is $16,004 and average net price is $14,355 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $14,522 annually.
What is the student body demographics at UIUC?
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign reports undergraduate enrollment of about 39,109 students, White (37.5%), Asian (23.1%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend UIUC?
About 24.9% of students at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign reports midpoint SAT about 1440 and midpoint ACT about 32.
What do graduates of University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign earn?
Median earnings are $64,802 six years after entry and $81,054 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign?
The 150%-time completion rate is 85.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $19,500.
Is University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign public or private?
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a public institution located in Champaign, IL.
Is University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign an HBCU?
No. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign a tribal college?
No. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
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Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.