University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$14,975

1.4% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$13,973

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

42.4%

73,742 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

59,238

83.7% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

85.1%

6,464 Graduates

About

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a higher education institution located in Champaign County, IL. In 2024, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign were General Business Administration & Management (1,373 degrees awarded), Computer Science (1,094 degrees), and Other Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods (1,028 degrees).

In 2024, 17,384 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. 45.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 54.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (6,527 degrees), 2.09 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (3,130 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is $14,975, which is $−16,945 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is $14,975, which is $16,945 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $13,973.

In 2024, 55% of undergraduate students attending University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 27% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$14,975

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign was $14,975. The cost of tuition at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is $−16,945 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$13,973

2024 Value

2.27%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,973. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign grew by 2.27%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$13,938

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign was of $13,938 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 9.58% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

55%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

27%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

55% of undergraduate students at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2023, when 55% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign received 73,742 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 9.41% annual growth. Out of those 73,742 applicants, 31,247 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 42.4% acceptance rate.

There were 59,238 students enrolled at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in 2024. 48% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has an overall enrollment yield of 28.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

42.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

31,247

Accepted Out of 73,742

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign was 42.4% (31,247 admissions from 73,742 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 43.7%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 9.41%, while admissions grew by 6.12%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

48%

Submission Percentage (2024)

4,310

Scores Submitted (2024)

48% of enrolled first-time students at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign had a total enrollment of 59,238 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is 49,610 students and the part-time enrollment is 9,628. This means that 83.7% of students enrolled at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, both undergraduate and graduate, is 35.4% White, 19.2% Asian, 11.4% Hispanic or Latino, 4.81% Black or African American, 3.34% Two or More Races, 0.0456% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0355% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (18.9%), followed by White Female (18.8%) and Asian Male (12.5%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (14.8%), followed by White Male (13.3%) and Asian Male (5.93%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

83.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 59,238 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is 49,610 and the part-time enrollment is 9,628. This means that 83.7% of students enrolled at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

95%

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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign was 95%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
20,961 enrolled students
Asian
11,345 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
6,779 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is 35.4% White, 19.2% Asian, 11.4% Hispanic or Latino, 4.81% Black or African American, 3.34% Two or More Races, 0.0456% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0355% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1,930 students (3.26%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 1,596 fewer women than men received degrees from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is white (6,527 degrees awarded). There were 2.09 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (3,130 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is General Business Administration & Management (1,373 degrees awarded), followed by Computer Science (1,094 degrees) and Other Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods (1,028 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Math & Statistics (775 degrees awarded), Agriculture (801 degrees), and Engineering (2,739 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign are Software developers (579,426 people), Other managers (426,075 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (396,208 people), Civil engineers (320,781 people), and Mechanical engineers (226,031 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in 2024 are Math & Statistics (775 degrees awarded), Agriculture (801 degrees), Engineering (2,739 degrees), Architecture and Related Services (181 degrees), and Physical Sciences (354 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Podiatrists, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign are Math & Statistics (775 degrees awarded), Agriculture (801 degrees), Engineering (2,739 degrees), Architecture and Related Services (181 degrees), and Physical Sciences (354 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Architectural, engineering & related services

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign are Architectural, engineering & related services (634,835 people), Computer Systems Design (601,799 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (408,449 people), Construction (382,886 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (268,145 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Most Common (2024)

Other Research & Experimental Psychology
637 degrees awarded
General Computer Engineering
392 degrees awarded
Computer Science
361 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign was Other Research & Experimental Psychology with 637 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

9,490

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

7,894

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 9,490 degrees were awarded to men at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, which is 1.2 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (7,894).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 1,180 degrees were awarded to men at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in Computer Science, which is 3.15 times more than the 375 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 542 degrees were awarded to men at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in Other Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods, which is 1.08 times more than the 500 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

72%

100% Completion Time

85%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 72% of students graduating from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 85% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 86% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (92.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is Female and Two or More Races (92.3% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.05% of graduates (68 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
6,527 degrees awarded
Asian
3,130 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
1,713 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is white (6,527 degrees awarded). There were 2.09 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (3,130 degrees).

3.71% of degree recipients (645 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Male
3,833 degrees awarded
White Male
3,612 degrees awarded
White Male
3,566 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is white male (3,833 degrees awarded). There were 1.06 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (3,612 degrees).

Operations

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has an endowment valued at nearly $2.61B, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 43.2M (1.66%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2024, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign had a total salary expenditure of 3.11B. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign employs 887 Professors, 839 Assistant professors and 568 Associate professors. Most academics at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign are Male Professor (616), Male Assistant professor (427), and Female Assistant professor (412).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign are: Computer, Engineering, and Science, with 1,821 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 1,776 employees, and Management with 1,338 employees.

Endowment

$2.61B

2024 Endowment

3.66%

growth from 2023

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has an endowment valued at about $2.61B, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign grew 3.66% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $2.35B higher than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$577M - Federal
$88.5M - State
$12.1M - Local

As of 2024, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign received $577M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $88.5M from state grants and contracts, and $12.1M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$1.31B

2024 Salaries

10.1%

growth from 2023

In 2024, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign paid a median of $1.31B in salaries, which represents 41.9% of their overall expenditure ($3.11B) and a 10.1% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 7.31% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 2.32% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$348M

Instructional Salaries

2,610

Number of Employees

In 2024, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign paid a total of $348M to 2,610 employees working as instructors, which represents 26.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign were Computer, Engineering, and Science with 1,821 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 1,776 employees, and Management with 1,338 employees.

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