University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Champaign, IL · Public

Acceptance rate
42%
Average SAT
1,440
ACT midpoint
32
Enrollment
36,258
In-state tuition
$16,004
Out-of-state tuition
$35,124
Avg net price
$14,355
4-yr grad rate

Test scores

Admitted students score between 1310 and 1520 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

ACT midpoint: 32

Popular programs at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.

#ProgramStairway RankingGraduates/yr
1Research and Experimental Psychology.557
2Economics.387
3Accounting and Related Services.353
4Statistics.333
5Computer Engineering.318
6Communication and Media Studies.315
7Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences.303
8Finance and Financial Management Services.301
9Computer Science.292
10Mechanical Engineering.265
11Agricultural Business and Management.262
12Political Science and Government.260
13Management Information Systems and Services.240
14Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.200
15Mathematics.182
16Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.177
17Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.166
18Civil Engineering.157
19Marketing.156
20Chemical Engineering.155

Showing top 20 of 87 programs

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign?

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has an acceptance rate of 42% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.

What SAT score do I need for University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign?

Admitted students at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign typically score between 1310 and 1520 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign cost?

The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is approximately $14,355 per year.

What is the graduation rate at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign?

4-year graduation rate data for University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is not currently published.

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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.