University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, Illinois · Public, 4-year
At a glance
Average net price
$14,355
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
85.1%
Admission rate
42%
Undergrad size
36,258
In-state tuition
$16,004
Out-of-state tuition
$35,124
Cost of attendance
$33,642
Median earnings (10y)
$81,054
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,440
- ACT midpoint
- 32
- Retention
- 94.8%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
26 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by stem (43%), social sciences (19%), humanities & arts (15%).
- STEM43%
- Health4%
- Business10%
- Humanities & arts15%
- Social sciences19%
- Trades & services9%
- Engineering21.6%~7,843 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Business9.7%~3,506 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Computer science7.8%~2,824 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Social sciences7.0%~2,542 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Psychology7.0%~2,538 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~2,172 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Agriculture5.9%~2,121 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Communication5.3%~1,918 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics4.7%~1,690 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~1,537 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- ~1,146 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~1,131 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Education3.0%~1,073 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~845 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~816 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English1.3%~471 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Architecture1.1%~417 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~326 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- History0.9%~326 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~308 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~276 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~203 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~94 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~87 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Engineering tech0.1%~36 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Liberal arts0.1%~22 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 3,020 | $96,177 | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Master's | 2,033 | — | — |
| Computer Science. | Master's | 1,475 | $144,200 | — |
| Research and Experimental Psychology. | Bachelor's | 1,130 | $28,388 | $20,050 |
| Information Science/Studies. | Master's | 980 | — | — |
| Computer Engineering. | Bachelor's | 714 | $88,455 | $20,500 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 705 | $65,425 | $20,500 |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 702 | $50,008 | $21,228 |
| Statistics. | Bachelor's | 663 | $63,699 | $19,394 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 624 | $66,961 | $19,500 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 609 | $38,661 | $19,500 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 603 | $101,262 | $20,500 |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences. | Bachelor's | 593 | $23,534 | $22,000 |
| Agricultural Business and Management. | Bachelor's | 517 | $49,711 | $20,000 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 512 | $35,914 | $20,025 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 493 | $68,804 | $20,500 |
| Management Information Systems and Services. | Bachelor's | 443 | $71,440 | $19,500 |
| Education, General. | Master's | 404 | $56,098 | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | Bachelor's | 391 | $42,675 | $23,250 |
| Social Work. | Master's | 370 | $46,028 | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor's | 361 | $74,981 | $21,600 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 342 | $24,883 | $21,425 |
| Civil Engineering. | Bachelor's | 337 | $63,590 | $19,054 |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 323 | $44,308 | $20,847 |
| Public Health. | Bachelor's | 320 | $33,283 | $20,678 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 301 | $55,615 | $20,000 |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Master's | 289 | $87,923 | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | Master's | 288 | $100,444 | — |
| Applied Mathematics. | Master's | 288 | — | — |
| Law. | First professional | 281 | — | — |
| Civil Engineering. | Master's | 280 | $70,772 | — |
| Chemical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 277 | $73,493 | $22,850 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other. | Bachelor's | 276 | $25,547 | $21,350 |
| Animal Sciences. | Bachelor's | 274 | $24,130 | $19,850 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 270 | $64,736 | $19,175 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 265 | $78,673 | $19,399 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering. | Bachelor's | 257 | $65,779 | $23,951 |
| Veterinary Medicine. | First professional | 252 | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 248 | $29,149 | $21,339 |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies. | Master's | 235 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a very large institution located in Champaign, Illinois, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 36,258 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Engineering, Business, Computer science.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $14,355 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $16,004 for in-state students and $35,124 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $33,642 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 85.1%, a strong completion outcome. 94.8% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $81,054 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign confers degrees and certificates across 26 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Engineering, Business, Computer science. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by stem (43% of credentials), social sciences (19% of credentials), humanities & arts (15% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign accepts 42% of applicants, making it selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,440. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 32.
Location & campus
Set in Champaign, Illinois (city), University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign draws students from across Illinois and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Q.How much does University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign cost?
The average net price at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is $14,355 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $33,642.
Q.What is the graduation rate at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign?
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has a 6-year graduation rate of 85.1% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign?
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign admits 42% of applicants, which is considered selective.
Q.How much do University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign graduate earns $81,054 per year.
Q.What is tuition at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign?
Published tuition is $16,004 in-state and $35,124 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign located?
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is located in Champaign, Illinois (ZIP 61820).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign at their official website.