Colleges in Champaign, Illinois
2 colleges and universities — federal Scorecard data.
There are 2 colleges and universities in Champaign, Illinois (2 Public). The figures below are pulled from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard — the same federal dataset colleges are required to report to.
Across all 2 institutions, the median net price after grants and scholarships works out to about $11,202 per year, the median 6-year graduation rate is 58.5%, schools that report admissions data accept a median 42% of applicants.
The median net price in Champaign runs about $4,247 lower than the Illinois statewide median of $15,448.
Whether you're comparing in-state public tuition, looking for a private nonprofit with strong outcomes, or trying to find the right program in Champaign, the table below lets you sort every institution side-by-side on cost, admissions, graduation rate, and size.
Median net price
$11,202
After aid
Median grad rate
58.5%
6-year
Median admission rate
42%
Median enrollment
19,803
Undergrad
All colleges in Champaign
Sorted by enrollment.
| School | State | Type | Net price | Grad rate | Admission | Size | Data | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL | IL | Public, 4-year | $14,355 | 85.1% | 42% | 36,258 | Complete | |
| Parkland College Champaign, IL | IL | Public, 2-year | $8,048 | 31.8% | Not available | 3,348 | Partial |
Top programs in Champaign
Most-completed programs across Champaign colleges, weighted by enrollment.
- Engineering19.8% of degrees
- Business9.2% of degrees
- Computer science7.7% of degrees
- Health professions6.7% of degrees
- Social sciences6.4% of degrees
- Psychology6.4% of degrees
- Agriculture5.7% of degrees
- Biological sciences5.5% of degrees
Frequently asked questions about colleges in Champaign
Q.How many colleges are in Champaign, Illinois?
There are 2 colleges and universities in Champaign, Illinois that report to the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard — 2 Public.
Q.What is the largest college in Champaign?
By undergraduate enrollment, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is the largest institution in Champaign with roughly 36,258 undergraduates.
Q.What is the cheapest college in Champaign?
Based on average net price after aid, Parkland College is the most affordable institution in Champaign at $8,048 per year.
Q.Which Champaign college has the highest graduation rate?
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign reports the highest 6-year graduation rate among Champaign institutions at 85.1%.
Q.What is the average tuition in Champaign?
The median net price across all 2 colleges in Champaign is $11,202 per year after grants and scholarships.
Q.What are the most popular college majors in Champaign?
Across Champaign colleges, the most-completed programs by share of degrees awarded are Engineering, Business, Computer science.
Q.Are there community colleges in Champaign?
Yes — Champaign includes 2 public institutions, many of which offer 2-year associate degrees and transfer pathways to 4-year programs.
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Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS. Medians are computed across institutions in Champaign that report each metric. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with each institution.