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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a public university in a small city in the Champaign, IL metro with 35,564 students and a 42% acceptance rate.

Champaign, Illinois · Public · City, small · 35,564 students · R1 research university

NCAA Division I · Big TenEarly action Nov 1

Admission rate

42%

of applicants admitted

SAT average

1,440

combined, admitted students

ACT, middle half

29–34

25th to 75th percentile

Average net price

$14,355

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

85%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

94%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$81,054

10 years after entry

Students

35,564

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

First-year deadlines, 2026–27

PlanDeadline
Early action
Apply early, hear early, not binding.
November 1, 2026
Regular decision
The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding.
January 5, 2027

Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean

Source: admissions.illinois.edu · checked September 30, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income

$0–30,000$2,038
$30,001–48,000$5,373
$48,001–75,000$7,982
$75,001–110,000$15,152
Over $110,000$28,761

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

AP credit

Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit
ExamMin scoreUniversity of Illinois Urbana-Champaign courseCredits
Calculus AB3
MATH 234 4 Quantitative Reasoning I MATH 234 does…MATH 234 4 Quantitative Reasoning I MATH 234 does not satisfy the Calculus I requirement for Grainger Engineering majors. Discuss taking MATH 220 or MATH 221 during your advising appointment on your New Student Registration Day.
Calculus BC4
MATH 220 MATH 231 5 3 Quantitative Reasoning I…MATH 220 MATH 231 5 3 Quantitative Reasoning I Quantitative Reasoning I Discuss during your advising appointment on your New Student Registration Day. Grainger Engineering recommends taking MATH 231 (Section EL1 or EL2) with concurrent enrollment in MATH 299.
Biology3
IB 100 3 Natural Science & Technology - Life…IB 100 3 Natural Science & Technology - Life Sciences Natural Science & Technology - Life Sciences -
Chemistry3
CHEM 102, lecture only; CHEM 103 lab credit is…CHEM 102, lecture only; CHEM 103 lab credit is NOT awarded for AP 3 Natural Science & Technology - Physical Sciences CHEM 104; Consult with your advisor to determine which Chemistry course you should enroll in
Physics 13
PHYS 1 - - 3 Not Applicable Take the UIUC Physics…PHYS 1 - - 3 Not Applicable Take the UIUC Physics Placement Test prior to enrolling in a Physics course. You may register for the PHYS 101 proficiency exam.
English Language and Composition3RHET 1 - - 3 Not Applicable -
English Literature and Composition3RHET 1 - - 3 Not Applicable -
Psychology3PSYC 1 - - 3 Not Applicable -
Show all 40 exams and every score level
ExamMin scoreCourseCredits
Calculus AB3
MATH 234 4 Quantitative Reasoning I MATH 234 does…MATH 234 4 Quantitative Reasoning I MATH 234 does not satisfy the Calculus I requirement for Grainger Engineering majors. Discuss taking MATH 220 or MATH 221 during your advising appointment on your New Student Registration Day.
Calculus AB3
MATH 234 4 Quantitative Reasoning I Talk with…MATH 234 4 Quantitative Reasoning I Talk with your advisor. If your program requires MATH 220 or MATH 221, you will not receive credit towards graduation for MATH 234.
Calculus AB4
MATH 220 5 Quantitative Reasoning I Discuss…MATH 220 5 Quantitative Reasoning I Discuss during your advising appointment on your New Student Registration Day. Grainger Engineering recommends taking MATH 221.
Calculus AB4MATH 220 5 Quantitative Reasoning I Placed into MATH 231
Calculus AB5
MATH 220 5 Quantitative Reasoning I Placed into…MATH 220 5 Quantitative Reasoning I Placed into MATH 231 (Section EL1 or EL2) with concurrent enrollment in MATH 299.
Calculus BC4
MATH 220 MATH 231 5 3 Quantitative Reasoning I…MATH 220 MATH 231 5 3 Quantitative Reasoning I Quantitative Reasoning I Discuss during your advising appointment on your New Student Registration Day. Grainger Engineering recommends taking MATH 231 (Section EL1 or EL2) with concurrent enrollment in MATH 299.
Calculus BC4
MATH 220 MATH 231 5 3 Quantitative Reasoning I…MATH 220 MATH 231 5 3 Quantitative Reasoning I Quantitative Reasoning I Placed into MATH 241
Calculus BC5
MATH 220 MATH 231 5 3 Quantitative Reasoning I…MATH 220 MATH 231 5 3 Quantitative Reasoning I Quantitative Reasoning I Placed into MATH 241.
Biology3
IB 100 3 Natural Science & Technology - Life…IB 100 3 Natural Science & Technology - Life Sciences Natural Science & Technology - Life Sciences -
Biology5
IB 150 MCB 150 4 4 Natural Science & Technology -…IB 150 MCB 150 4 4 Natural Science & Technology - Life Sciences Natural Science & Technology - Life Sciences Talk with your advisor to determine which biology course you should enroll in, as it will depend on your major and your educational goals.
Chemistry3
CHEM 102, lecture only; CHEM 103 lab credit is…CHEM 102, lecture only; CHEM 103 lab credit is NOT awarded for AP 3 Natural Science & Technology - Physical Sciences CHEM 104; Consult with your advisor to determine which Chemistry course you should enroll in
Chemistry4
CHEM 102 and CHEM 104, lectures only; CHEM 103…CHEM 102 and CHEM 104, lectures only; CHEM 103 and 105 lab credit is NOT awarded for AP 3 3 Natural Science & Technology - Physical Sciences Natural Science & Technology - Physical Sciences Consult with your advisor to determine which Chemistry course you should enroll in
Physics 13
PHYS 1 - - 3 Not Applicable Take the UIUC Physics…PHYS 1 - - 3 Not Applicable Take the UIUC Physics Placement Test prior to enrolling in a Physics course. You may register for the PHYS 101 proficiency exam.
Physics 14
PHYS 1 - - 4 Not Applicable Take the UIUC Physics…PHYS 1 - - 4 Not Applicable Take the UIUC Physics Placement Test prior to enrolling in a Physics course. You may register for the PHYS 101 proficiency exam.
Physics 15
PHYS 101 5 Natural Science & Technology-Physical…PHYS 101 5 Natural Science & Technology-Physical Sciences; Quantitative Reasoning II Consult with your advisor.
English Language and Composition3RHET 1 - - 3 Not Applicable -
English Language and Composition4
RHET 105 4 Composition I You have fulfilled the…RHET 105 4 Composition I You have fulfilled the 'Composition I' requirement.
English Literature and Composition3RHET 1 - - 3 Not Applicable -
Psychology3PSYC 1 - - 3 Not Applicable -
Psychology5PSYC 100 4 Social & Behavioral Science-Behavioral Science -
Statistics3STAT 1 - - 3 Not Applicable -
Statistics4STAT 100 3 Quantitative Reasoning I -
Computer Science A3CS 105 3 Quantitative Reasoning I -
Computer Science A4CS 101 3 Quantitative Reasoning II -
Macroeconomics3
ECON 1 - - 3 Not Applicable You may register for…ECON 1 - - 3 Not Applicable You may register for the departmental ECON 103 proficiency exam. Consult with your advisor for a course recommendation.
Macroeconomics5
ECON 103 3 Social & Behavioral Science - Social…ECON 103 3 Social & Behavioral Science - Social Science Consult with your advisor.
Microeconomics3
ECON 1 - - 3 Not Applicable You may register for…ECON 1 - - 3 Not Applicable You may register for the departmental ECON 102 proficiency exam. Consult with your advisor for a course recommendation.
Microeconomics5
ECON 102 3 Social & Behavioral Science - Social…ECON 102 3 Social & Behavioral Science - Social Science Consult with your advisor.
World History: Modern3HIST 1 - - 3 Not Applicable -
World History: Modern5
HIST 100 3 Humanities - Hist & Phil; Cultural…HIST 100 3 Humanities - Hist & Phil; Cultural Studies - Non-West -
Environmental Science3NRES 1 - - 3 Not Applicable -
Environmental Science4NRES 100 3 Natural Science & Technology; Physical Sciences -
Physics 23
PHYS 1 - - 3 Not Applicable Take the UIUC Physics…PHYS 1 - - 3 Not Applicable Take the UIUC Physics Placement Test prior to enrolling in a Physics course. You may register for the PHYS 101 proficiency exam.
Physics 24
PHYS 1 - - 4 Not Applicable Take the UIUC Physics…PHYS 1 - - 4 Not Applicable Take the UIUC Physics Placement Test prior to enrolling in a Physics course. You may register for the PHYS 10 proficiency exam.
Physics 25
PHYS 102 5 Natural Science & Technology-Physical…PHYS 102 5 Natural Science & Technology-Physical Sciences; Quantitative Reasoning II Consult with your advisor.
European History3HIST 1 - - 3 Not Applicable -
European History5
HIST 142 3 Humanities-History & Philosophy…HIST 142 3 Humanities-History & Philosophy; Cultural Students-Western -
Human Geography3GGIS 1 - - 3 Not Applicable GGIS 104
Human Geography4
GGIS 104 4 Social & Behavioral Science-Social…GGIS 104 4 Social & Behavioral Science-Social Science GGIS 204 or GGIS 210
Spanish Language and Culture3
SPAN 141 4 Language other than English: Level 4…SPAN 141 4 Language other than English: Level 4 SPAN 200, 202, 204, 208, 228, or 232
Spanish Language and Culture4
SPAN 141 SPAN 200 SPAN 204 4 3 3 Language other…SPAN 141 SPAN 200 SPAN 204 4 3 3 Language other than English: Level 4 SPAN 202, 208, 228, or 232
Computer Science Principles3CS 102 4 Not Applicable -
Computer Science Principles5CS 105 3 Quantitative Reasoning I -
Art History3ART 1 - - 3 Not Applicable -
Music Theory3
MUS 1 - - 2 Not Applicable You may take the Music…MUS 1 - - 2 Not Applicable You may take the Music Theory or the Musicianship proficiency exam, if you wish.
African American Studies3
AFRO 100 3 Social & Behavioral Science - Social…AFRO 100 3 Social & Behavioral Science - Social Science; Cultural Studies - Minority
Art: 2-D Art and Design3ART 105 3 Not Applicable -
Art: 3-D Art and Design3ART 104 3 Not Applicable -
Art: Drawing3ART 102 3 Not Applicable -
Chinese Language and Culture3CHIN 2 - - 5 Not Applicable CHIN 203
Chinese Language and Culture4
CHIN 203 CHIN 204 5 5 Language other than English…CHIN 203 CHIN 204 5 5 Language other than English Level 3 and 4 CHIN 305
Chinese Language and Culture5
CHIN 203 CHIN 204 CHIN 305 CHIN 306 5 5 5 5…CHIN 203 CHIN 204 CHIN 305 CHIN 306 5 5 5 5 Language other than English Level 3 and 4 CHIN 407 or CHIN 440
Comparative Government and Politics3
PS 1 - - 3 Not Applicable Any PS course numbered…PS 1 - - 3 Not Applicable Any PS course numbered higher than PS 199
Comparative Government and Politics5
PS 240 3 Social & Behavioral Science; Social…PS 240 3 Social & Behavioral Science; Social Science Any PS course numbered higher than PS 199 other than PS 240
French Language and Culture3FR 103 4 Language other than English Level 3 FR 104
French Language and Culture4
FR 103 FR 104 FR 205 4 4 2 Language other than…FR 103 FR 104 FR 205 4 4 2 Language other than English Levels 3 and 4 FR 207
French Language and Culture5
FR 103 FR 104 FR 205 FR 207 4 4 2 3 Language…FR 103 FR 104 FR 205 FR 207 4 4 2 3 Language other than English Levels 3 and 4 FR 211 or FR 212
German Language and Culture3
GER 103 GER 104 4 4 Language other than English…GER 103 GER 104 4 4 Language other than English Levels 3 & 4 GER 211
German Language and Culture4
GER 103 GER 104 GER 211 4 4 3 Language other than…GER 103 GER 104 GER 211 4 4 3 Language other than English Levels 3 & 4 GER 212
Government and Politics: U.S3PS 1 - - 3 Not Applicable PS 101
Government and Politics: U.S4
PS 101 3 Social and Behavioral Science; Social…PS 101 3 Social and Behavioral Science; Social Science Any PS course numbered higher than PS 199
History, U.S3HIST 1 - - 3 Not Applicable -
Italian Language and Culture3
ITAL 102 4 Language other than English Level 2…ITAL 102 4 Language other than English Level 2 Please meet with Laura Callegari Hill to discuss opportunities for higher placement and possibly additional proficiency credit.
Italian Language and Culture4
ITAL 103 4 Language other than English Level 3…ITAL 103 4 Language other than English Level 3 Please meet with Laura Callegari Hill to discuss opportunities for higher placement and possibly additional proficiency credit.
Italian Language and Culture5
ITAL 103 ITAL 104 4 4 Language other than English…ITAL 103 ITAL 104 4 4 Language other than English Level 3 & 4 Please meet with Laura Callegari Hill to discuss opportunities for higher placement and possibly additional proficiency credit.
Japanese Language and Culture3
JAPN 2 - - 5 Not Applicable Take the UIUC…JAPN 2 - - 5 Not Applicable Take the UIUC Japanese Placement Test.
Japanese Language and Culture4
JAPN 203 JAPN 204 5 5 Language other than English…JAPN 203 JAPN 204 5 5 Language other than English Levels 3 & 4 JAPN 305
Japanese Language and Culture5
JAPN 203 JAPN 204 JAPN 305 JAPN 306 5 5 5 5…JAPN 203 JAPN 204 JAPN 305 JAPN 306 5 5 5 5 Language other than English Levels 3 & 4 Take the UIUC Japanese Placement Test.
Latin3
LAT 201 LAT 202 4 4 Language other than English…LAT 201 LAT 202 4 4 Language other than English Levels 3 & 4 LAT 401
Latin4
LAT 201 LAT 202 LAT 1 - - 4 4 3 Language other…LAT 201 LAT 202 LAT 1 - - 4 4 3 Language other than English Levels 3 & 4 LAT 401
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism3
PHYS 2 - - 3 Not Applicable Take the UIUC Physics…PHYS 2 - - 3 Not Applicable Take the UIUC Physics Placement Test prior to enrolling in a Physics course. You may register for the Physics proficiency exam that corresponds to the requirements of your program.
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism4
PHYS 2 - - 4 Not Applicable Take the UIUC Physics…PHYS 2 - - 4 Not Applicable Take the UIUC Physics Placement Test prior to enrolling in a Physics course. You may register for the Physics proficiency exam that corresponds to the requirements of your program.
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism5
PHYS 212 4 Natural Science & Technology-Physical…PHYS 212 4 Natural Science & Technology-Physical Sciences; Quantitative Reasoning II Consult with your advisor.
Physics C: Mechanics3
PHYS 2 - - 3 Not Applicable Take the UIUC Physics…PHYS 2 - - 3 Not Applicable Take the UIUC Physics Placement Test prior to enrolling in a Physics course. You may register for the Physics proficiency exam that corresponds to the requirements of your program.
Physics C: Mechanics4
PHYS 2 - - 4 Not Applicable Take the UIUC Physics…PHYS 2 - - 4 Not Applicable Take the UIUC Physics Placement Test prior to enrolling in a Physics course. You may register for the Physics proficiency exam that corresponds to the requirements of your program.
Physics C: Mechanics5
PHYS 211 4 Natural Science & Technology-Physical…PHYS 211 4 Natural Science & Technology-Physical Sciences; Quantitative Reasoning II Consult with your advisor.
Precalculus3MATH 1-- 3 Not Applicable Follow your ALEKS placement.
Research3LAS 1 - - 3 Not Applicable -
Seminar3LAS 1 - - 3 Not Applicable -
Spanish Literature and Culture3
SPAN 141 4 Language other than English: Level 4…SPAN 141 4 Language other than English: Level 4 SPAN 200, 202, 204, 208, 228, or 232
Spanish Literature and Culture4
SPAN 141 SPAN 200 SPAN 204 4 3 3 Language other…SPAN 141 SPAN 200 SPAN 204 4 3 3 Language other than English: Level 4 SPAN 202, 208, 228, or 232

Source: citl.illinois.edu · checked September 19, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Research and Experimental Psychology, Other601
Computer Engineering392
Computer Science361
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology282
Mechanical Engineering269
Agricultural Economics264
Finance262
Accounting241
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Electrical and Electronics Engineering235
Political Science and Government230
Economics207
Advertising192
Communication190
Civil Engineering189
Exercise Science and Kinesiology188
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other177
Statistics168
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences150
Computer and Information Sciences, Other149
Chemical Engineering145
Community Health and Preventive Medicine144
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering141
Marketing/Marketing Management136
Mathematics123
Information Science/Studies119
Animal Sciences114
Statistics, Other109
Chemistry106
Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology99
Elementary Education and Teaching96
English Language and Literature92
Engineering Physics/Applied Physics87
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies83
Mathematics and Computer Science83
History77
Human Development and Family Studies77
Industrial Engineering77
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering75
Food Science74
Agricultural Engineering73
Social Work73
Sustainability Studies69
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist68
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics66
Environmental Science65
Materials Engineering65
Graphic Design62
Systems Engineering58
Actuarial Science50
Systems Science and Theory48
Management Science47
Biochemistry45
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts44
Sociology43
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management41
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching41
Human-Centered Technology Design40
Music Teacher Education39
Journalism36
Mass Communication/Media Studies36
Agricultural and Extension Education Services36
Anthropology34
Physics34
Special Education and Teaching32
Nuclear Engineering31
International/Globalization Studies31
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other28
Linguistics23
Geographic Information Science and Cartography21
Philosophy21
Fine/Studio Arts21
Engineering Mechanics20
Rhetoric and Composition20
Data Science20
Early Childhood Education and Teaching19
Spanish Language and Literature19
Music19
Geology/Earth Science17
Cognitive Science16
Astronomy16
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology16
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies15
Agronomy and Crop Science13
Music Performance13
Art Teacher Education11
Astrophysics11
Dance11
Operations Management and Supervision10
Biotechnology10
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other9
Education9
East Asian Studies7
Music, Other6
Music Theory and Composition5
Art History, Criticism and Conservation5
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies5
Spanish Language Teacher Education5
Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies5
Photography4
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other4
French Language and Literature3
African-American/Black Studies3
Dietetics/Dietitian2
Voice and Opera2
Applied Linguistics2
German Language Teacher Education2
German Studies2
Agriculture1
Latin American Studies1
Slavic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics1
Financial Analytics1
Geography1
Jazz/Jazz Studies1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Ranked programs

Where University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign ranks in the top 25 on our top-programs lists, best rank first. How we rank programs

Show the other 14 ranked programs

Scholarships

Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Big Ten

Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Wrestling

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Big Ten

Basketball, Golf, Gymnastics, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball

ROTC

Air Force, Army

Also

Study abroad

Greek life

21% of men in fraternities · 27% of women in sororities · 24% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2024–25)

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), afrotc.com · checked September 21, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

City, small

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Champaign-Urbana, IL

242,453 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

No

More about the place

Nearest airport

University of Illinois/Willard (CMI)

Nearest hub airport

Indianapolis International (IND)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 15.8 of 20

Elevation

737 ft

Time zone

Central

January low

18°F

July high

85°F

Annual snowfall

20.8 in

Days at 90°F or higher

23 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$1,150 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Public, city campus, NCAA Division I, similar size