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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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world rank  31

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Overview

Established in 1867, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Champaign (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Illinois. This institution also has a branch campus in Chicago and Springfield. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (U. of I.) is a very large sized (uniRank enrollment range: over-50,000 students) coeducational US higher education institution. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (U. of I.) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 158-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 50-59% making this US higher education organization an averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. U. of I. also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's Control Typepublic

Entity

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign' Size by Total Enrollmentvery large sized

Selectivity

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateaveragely selective

University Identity

Name
Name (English)
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym U. of I.
Founded 1867
Motto Learning and Labor
Colours Orange and navy blue
Mascot
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University Location

Address 601 E John Street
Champaign
61820-5711 Illinois
United States
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Phone Number (217) 333 1000
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Fax Number (217) 333 9758
Other locations Chicago and Springfield

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Programs/Courses/Degrees

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You can also explore our Guide to University Programs and Courses to learn more about study outlines and typical duration, tuition ranges, career prospects and salary expectations for careers associated with more than 8,100 programs and courses.


Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.



University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
17,500-19,999 US$ (15,950-18,225 Euro) 17,500-19,999 US$ (15,950-18,225 Euro)
International
students
35,000-39,999 US$ (31,890-36,450 Euro) 35,000-39,999 US$ (31,890-36,450 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

This institution acceptance rate range is 50-59% making it an averagely selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is neither required nor recommended
  • Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is required
  • Recommendations are neither required nor recommended
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended
  • Admission test scores are neither required nor recommended
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign international students information reported to uniRank:

  • With over 10,500 international students Illinois is home to one of the largest international student populations among all American universities.

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's Admission Office Admission Office

901 West Illinois
Urbana 61801-3028
(217) 333 0302


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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment of more than 50,000 students, making it a very large-sized institution.


University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution's academic staff ranges from 2,500 to 2,999 members.


University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a public higher education institution.


University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a urban setting.


University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


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Land Grant Institution Land Grant

This institution Is a land-grant university And has a special focus On promoting education And research in agriculture, engineering And other related fields. Land-grant universities are also well known To have a high commitment To Public service And outreach.


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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is None Religious Affiliation

None.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities


University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's Library University Library

Yes Visit University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's Library

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's library has 14 branches. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 5,879,486 physical volumes, 346,422 physical media, 385,789 digital/electronic media and 1,324 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 370 full-time employees, including 189 librarians. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.


University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's Housing University Housing

Yes

In particular, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 16,111 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.


University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes

The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign offers an extensive range of athletic programs and facilities, including intermural, intramural, and intercollegiate sports. Being part of the Big Ten Athletic Conference, sports play a significant role in the social and cultural life of the university.

For information about recreation athletics, visit: https://campusrec.illinois.edu/programs/intramural/

Information about the university's intercollegiate programs can be found here: https://fightingillini.com/


University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported


University Services


University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign offers a range of financial aid resources to its students. The availability of these resources may vary based on the program, academic status, and residency of the student. Students can find extensive information on financial aid at the following URL: https://osfa.illinois.edu/


University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign offers the following exchange programs and study abroad opportunities:

  • Illinois has more than 300 study abroad programs across 50 countries offered each year.
  • Extensive information about the study abroad and exchange programs can be found at https://studyabroad.illinois.edu/


University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes

In particular, this institution offers some programs fully via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's Career Services Career Services

Yes


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Higher Learning Commission

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications
  • American Association for Leisure and Recreation, Council on Accreditation
  • American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
  • American Library Association, Committee on Accreditation
  • American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
  • American Veterinary Medical Association, Council on Education
  • Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
  • Commission on English Language Program Accreditation
  • Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET
  • American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation
  • Council on Education for Public Health
  • Council on Social Work Education, Board of Accreditation
  • Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET
  • American Society of Landscape Architects, Landscape Architectural Accreditation Board
  • Liaison Committee on Medical Education
  • National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation
  • National Association of Schools of Dance, Commission on Accreditation
  • National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
  • Planning Accreditation Board
  • Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • University of Illinois System (UIS)
  • Association of American Universities (AAU)
  • Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU)
  • Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy (AURA)
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)


Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a university focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer divisions and a more streamlined organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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