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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Champaign, IL
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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a public four-year school in Champaign, IL, with its campus in a city. It was founded in 1867[1]. It has about 36,258 undergraduates[8].

Founding year: Wikidata (community-edited) · Other facts: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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159years of history[1]
  1. 1867Founded
  2. 2026Today
TypePublic
SettingCity
Undergraduates36,258[8]
From abroad13.9%[8]

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Academics

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Costs

What a year at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign costs in 2025-26, for students from abroad[2].

$55,632[2]A year, from abroad
$4,636A month, on average
$222,528Four years, if prices stay the same
≈ ₩74.8Mat ₩per $1 · reference rate, editable

Where the money goes

From abroad$55,632[2]a year
From abroad
Tuition and fees$36,408[2]
Housing and food$15,184[2]
Books and supplies$1,200[2]
Health insurance and other$2,840[2]

Help paying, for students from abroad

Need-based aidNot offered[3]
ScholarshipsLimited[3]

As described by the school. Monthly and four-year figures are our own arithmetic from the yearly total.

Housing and food

Reported by the school to the U.S. Department of Education · per year, all students[8]
Room and board, on campus$14,522[8]

The Scorecard does not say whether first-year housing is guaranteed or how many students live on campus. Check the school’s housing page.

Scorecard averages · reference only

Average cost of attendance$33,642[8]
Tuition, in-state / out-of-state$16,004 / $35,124[8]

These averages include U.S. students and the aid they receive. They are not an international student’s net price.

Getting in

SAT optional[5]send it if it helps
November 1[6]Early Action deadline

Test scores are optional. If you report scores, enter your highest ACT composite or SAT total (no superscoring); the ACT writing test is not required or used. Official scores are needed only if you enroll.

When to apply

From the school’s page · Oct 13, 2026[6]
  1. Early ActionNovember 1[6]Decision January 29All required materials due by November 7
  2. RegularJanuary 5[6]Decision February 26All required materials due by January 11

Dates can change. Check the school’s page before you apply.

Your application checklist

From the school’s page · Oct 13, 2026[7]
$75 application fee[7]
Application with your high school courses and grades, a major and backup major, writing prompts, and activities, honors and awards[7]
Optional ACT or SAT scores[7]
Portfolio, audition or interview for Art & Design, Dance, Music and Theatre majors[7]
English proficiency (TOEFL iBT, IELTS or Duolingo) may be needed depending on whether you report ACT or SAT scores; scores within two years of enrollment[7]
EssayComing soon

Filled marks come from the school. Dashed marks are not filled in yet.

Scores in detail

What the school asks for, and where its students land.

English test

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SAT and ACT

You do not have to send one. If you do, the gold bar shows where the middle half of enrolled students land.

SATOptional
1310 to 1520[8]
Middle half of enrolled students · approximate, built from section percentiles
4001600
ACTOptional
30 to 34[8]
Middle half of enrolled students
136

Extra steps for students from abroad

Coming soonRecords from outside the U.S., proof of funds for the visa and translations will be listed here.

How many get in

42%[8]Of applicants are admitted (U.S. and international together)
Coming soonApplications a year
Coming soonAdmitted from abroad
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Living in Champaign

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Clubs, sports and activities

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