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Champaign, IL · Public · Large · Small City
Admitted students who enroll
Of enrolling students
How much the school says contact matters
Source: Illinois Undergraduate Admissions, checked 2026-08-30. Schools can change a date after publishing, so confirm anything you are close to with the school.
Rated Very important in the 2024-2025 Common Data Set this school published.
Admitted students who enroll
Of enrolled students
Of enrolled students
Reported by the school to IPEDS for fall 2023 admission.
Tuition, housing, food, and fees
Sticker figures. What a family actually pays depends on income and aid, which is what the financial aid tools are for.
| Major | Degrees | Graduates here | Same major nationally |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 573 | - | $55,695 |
| Computer Engineering | 396 | $136,097 | $109,015 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 352 | $96,827 | $76,194 |
| Statistics | 330 | $104,911 | $92,425 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 323 | $118,286 | $83,343 |
| Economics | 315 | $91,191 | $82,686 |
| Computer Science | 311 | $170,405 | $107,009 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 294 | $71,207 | $56,359 |
Average net price paid by aided students in each family income band, after grants and scholarships. Usually far below the sticker price above.
Sources: this school's published Common Data Set, the Common App 2026-2027 member requirements file, and federal cost and outcomes data. See how our data works, or read the complete manual.
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Common App personal statement (650 words) + 2 supplementals
For exact prompts, check the school's admissions page or the Common App once writing opens (Aug 1).
Typical: 1 counselor + 2 teacher recommendations
Most selective colleges follow this pattern. Confirm exact requirements on the school's admissions site - some require a specific subject teacher (e.g., STEM programs may want a math/science rec).
This school does not consider interest. Don't burn time on it - focus on the application itself.
$75
Fee waivers available if you qualify (Common App fee waiver, school waiver, or counselor request).
Sticker price means almost nothing. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's Net Price Calculator estimates what you'll actually pay after merit and need-based aid. Takes 10 minutes; needs household income and assets, plus a few academic numbers.We don't have a confirmed URL for this school - the link below opens a search that almost always lands on the right page.
Open University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's Net Price CalculatorRead from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's own admissions page on 2026-08-30 for the 2026-2027 cycle (source). Schools can still revise a prompt after publishing, so confirm before you submit.
Two or three Illinois essays of about 150 words each, depending on whether you name a major or apply undeclared and whether you list a second choice, plus the Common App personal essay at 250 to 650 words.
Experience in your major
Required150 wordsApplicants naming a major“Explain, in detail, an experience you've had in the past 3 to 4 years related to your first-choice major. This can be an experience from an extracurricular activity, in a class you've taken, or through something else.”
Start essay with this prompt →Goals after graduating
Required150 wordsApplicants naming a major“Describe your personal and/or career goals after graduating from Illinois and how your selected first-choice major will help you achieve them.”
Start essay with this prompt →Undeclared: career or academic goals
Required150 wordsUndeclared applicants“What are your future career or academic goals? You may include courses you took in high school and how these impacted your goals.”
Start essay with this prompt →Undeclared: academic interests
Required150 wordsUndeclared applicants“What are your academic interests? Please include 2-3 majors you're considering at Illinois and why.”
Start essay with this prompt →Second-choice major
Optional150 wordsOnly if you list a second-choice major“Please explain your interest in your second-choice major or your overall academic or career goals.”
Start essay with this prompt →Last verified 2026-08-30 · Cycle 2026-2027 · For the current cycle, double-check the school's admissions writing page.
This school explicitly does not consider demonstrated interest in admissions decisions. Don't spend time visiting, opening every email, or following on social purely for admissions. Those things won't move the needle here.
Where to spend time instead: the application itself. Strong essays, tight activities list, recommendations from teachers who know you well.
Research University
Yes
Co-op / Internship
Limited
Est. Net Price (You)
$35,124
Based on "none" need
Sticker tuition
$35,124
Before aid
Total Estimated 4-Year Cost
$140,496
Out-of-state pricing with estimated aid
Greek Life
Yes
Study Abroad
12%
Religious Affiliation
None
Football Conference
Big Ten
Debt-to-Income
34.9%
Average debt against 10-year earnings
Est. 10-Year ROI
$546,504
(10yr earnings x 10) - 4yr cost
This school is test-optional. Submit scores only if they strengthen your application.
Deadline / RD: N/A
Application Platform: Common App
Supplemental Essays: 2
Interview: Not Offered
Recommendation letters needed
Test optional
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Data from US Department of Education College Scorecard, National Center for Education Statistics, and institutional disclosures.
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | 290 | $70,132 | $66,697 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | 255 | $88,101 | $66,647 |
| Political Science and Government | 252 | $74,311 | $63,293 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 228 | $96,770 | $92,135 |
Median earnings of this school's graduates in each major, roughly five years out, beside the national median for the same major.