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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Champaign, Illinois · Public

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$64,802

Acceptance Rate

44%

Graduation Rate

85%

Annual Tuition

$16,004

At a Glance

Total Students

34,623

Retention Rate

94%

Faculty Ratio

20

Financial Aid

29%

Median Debt

$19,500

Campus Setting

City

Institution Type

Public

Institution Overview

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a large public university with an undergraduate student population of 34,623. The university has a moderately selective admissions process, accepting 43.7% of applicants. The university boasts a high retention rate of 94.3% and an 84.8% graduation rate.

The university offers a strong return on investment. One year after graduation, alumni earn a median salary of $53,513, increasing to $64,802 after five years and $81,054 after ten years. The median debt for graduates is $19,500. In-state tuition is $16,004, and 29% of students receive financial aid.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$54k

1 YEAR

$65k

5 YEARS

$81k

10 YEARS

Top 10% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign alumni earn a median salary of $53,513. Five years after graduation, median earnings increase to $64,802, and ten years after graduation, median earnings reach $81,054. The median debt for graduates is $19,500, and 29% of students receive financial aid.

The university has a high retention rate of 94.3% and an 84.8% graduation rate. The university has an acceptance rate of 43.7% and a student body of 34,623. In-state tuition costs $16,004.

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Campus Location

Champaign, Illinois

Champaign, IL 61820-5711

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is located in Champaign, Illinois. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has an acceptance rate of 43.7%.