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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Champaign, IL · Midwest

    Acceptance rate
    42.4%
    SAT mid-50
    1310-1520
    Cost after aid
    $14,355
    Graduation rate
    85%

    What University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign says matters

    How University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign rates each admissions factor in its Common Data Set, with the full published numbers below.

    Acceptance rate
    42%
    31,247 of 73,742
    Yield
    29%
    9,008 enrolled
    SAT mid-50
    1390-1520
    ACT mid-50
    30-34
    CDS year
    2024-25

    Acceptance rate by gender

    Men
    36%15,134 of 41,597
    Women
    50%16,102 of 32,124

    Very important

    • Rigor of secondary school record
    • Academic GPA

    Important

    • Application essay
    • Extracurricular activities
    • Talent or ability
    • Character or personal qualities
    • First generation

    Considered

    • Standardized test scores
    • Geographical residence
    • State residency
    • Volunteer work
    • Work experience

    Not considered

    • Class rank
    • Recommendations
    • Interview
    • Alumni relation
    • Religious affiliation or commitment
    • Level of applicant's interest

    The full Common Data Set

    Every figure University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign published for 2024-25, section by section.

    First-Time, First-Year Admission190

    Entrance Exams

    In addition, does your institution use applicants' test scores for academic advising?
    Y
    Latest date by which SAT or ACT scores must be received for fall-term admission
    2025-07-01 00:00:00
    If necessary, use this space to clarify your test policies (e.g., if tests are recommended for some students, or if tests are not required of some students due to differences by academic program, student academic background, or if other examinations may be considered in lieu of the SAT and ACT):
    test optional
    SAT
    x
    ACT
    x
    AP
    x
    Institutional Exam
    x
    Does your institution make use of SAT or ACT scores in admission decisions for first-time, first-year, degree-seeking applicants?
    Y
    SAT or ACT
    Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
    ACT Only
    Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
    SAT Only
    Not required for admission, but considered if submitted

    Applications

    Total first-time, first-year men who applied
    41,597
    Total first-time, first-year women who applied
    32,124
    Total first-time, first-year another gender who applied
    0
    Total first-time, first-year unknown gender who applied
    21
    Total first-time, first-year men who were admitted
    15,134
    Total first-time, first-year women who were admitted
    16,102
    Total first-time, first-year another gender who were admitted
    0
    Total first-time, first-year unknown gender who were admitted
    11
    Total full-time, first-time, first-year men who enrolled
    4,538
    Total part-time, first-time, first-year men who enrolled
    0
    Total full-time, first-time, first-year women who enrolled
    4,469
    Total part-time, first-time, first-year women who enrolled
    0
    Total full-time, first-time, first-year another gender who enrolled
    0
    Total part-time, first-time, first-year another gender who enrolled
    0
    Total full-time, first-time, first-year unknown gender who enrolled
    1
    Total part-time, first-time, first-year unknown gender who enrolled
    0
    Total first-time, first-year students who applied
    73,742
    Total first-time, first-year students who were admitted
    31,247
    Total first-time, first-year students who enrolled
    9,008
    Total first-time, first-year who applied
    27,730
    Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
    15,083
    Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
    6,429
    Total first-time, first-year who applied
    27,575
    Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
    9,983
    Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
    1,346
    Total first-time, first-year who applied
    18,437
    Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
    6,181
    Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
    1,233
    Total first-time, first-year who applied
    N/A
    Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
    N/A
    Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
    N/A

    Wait List

    Do you have a policy of placing students on a waiting list?
    Y
    Number of qualified applicants offered a place on waiting list:
    2,794
    Number accepting a place on the waiting list:
    1,874
    Number of wait-listed students admitted:
    1
    Is your waiting list ranked?
    N

    Admissions Requirements

    High school diploma is required and GED is accepted
    X
    Neither require nor recommend
    X
    Total academic units
    15
    English
    4
    Mathematics
    3
    Science
    2
    Of these, units that must be lab
    2
    Foreign language
    2
    Social studies
    2
    History
    0
    Academic electives
    2
    Computer Science
    0
    Visual/Performing Arts
    0
    Total academic units
    24
    English
    4
    Mathematics
    4
    Science
    4
    Of these, units that must be lab
    4
    Foreign language
    4
    Social studies
    4
    History
    0
    Academic electives
    4
    Computer Science
    0
    Visual/Performing Arts
    0

    Basis for Selection

    other (explain):
    x - Selective Admission for all students
    Rigor of secondary school record
    Very Important
    Class rank
    Not Considered
    Academic GPA
    Very Important
    Standardized test scores
    Considered
    Application Essay
    Important
    Recommendation(s)
    Not Considered
    Interview
    Not Considered
    Extracurricular activities
    Important
    Talent/ability
    Important
    Character/personal qualities
    Important
    First generation
    Important
    Alumni/ae relation
    Not Considered
    Geographical residence
    Considered
    State residency
    Considered
    Religious affiliation/commitment
    Not Considered
    Volunteer work
    Considered
    Work experience
    Considered
    Level of applicant’s interest
    Not Considered

    First-time, first-year Profile

    Submitting SAT Scores
    0.413
    Submitting ACT Scores
    0.143
    Submitting SAT Scores
    3,719
    Submitting ACT Scores
    1,291
    SAT Composite: 25th Percentile
    1,390
    SAT Composite: 50th Percentile
    1,470
    SAT Composite: 75th Percentile
    1,520
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 25th Percentile
    680
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 50th Percentile
    720
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 75th Percentile
    750
    SAT Math: 25th Percentile
    700
    SAT Math: 50th Percentile
    770
    SAT Math: 75th Percentile
    790
    ACT Composite: 25th Percentile
    30%
    ACT Composite: 50th Percentile
    33%
    ACT Composite: 75th Percentile
    34%
    ACT Math: 25th Percentile
    29%
    ACT Math: 50th Percentile
    32%
    ACT Math: 75th Percentile
    35%
    ACT English: 25th Percentile
    32%
    ACT English: 50th Percentile
    34%
    ACT English: 75th Percentile
    35%
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-800
    0.656
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-699
    0.302
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-599
    0.04
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-499
    0.002
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-399
    0
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 200-299
    0
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total
    1
    SAT Math: 700-800
    0.774
    SAT Math: 600-699
    0.169
    SAT Math: 500-599
    0.055
    SAT Math: 400-499
    0.002
    SAT Math: 300-399
    0
    SAT Math: 200-299
    0
    SAT Math: Total
    1
    SAT Composite: 1400-1600
    0.738
    SAT Composite: 1200-1399
    0.22
    SAT Composite: 1000-1199
    0.041
    SAT Composite: 800-999
    0.001
    SAT Composite: 600-799
    0
    SAT Composite: 400-599
    0
    SAT Composite: Total
    1
    ACT Composite: 30-36
    0.827
    ACT Composite: 24-29
    0.162
    ACT Composite: 18-23
    0.011
    ACT Composite: 12-17
    0
    ACT Composite: 6-11
    0
    ACT Composite: Below 6
    0
    ACT Composite: Total
    1
    ACT Math: 30-36
    0.705
    ACT Math: 24-29
    0.259
    ACT Math: 18-23
    0.033
    ACT Math: 12-17
    0.003
    ACT Math: 6-11
    0
    ACT Math: Below 6
    0
    ACT Math: Total
    1
    ACT English: 30-36
    0.855
    ACT English: 24-29
    0.124
    ACT English: 18-23
    0.02
    ACT English: 12-17
    0.002
    ACT English: 6-11
    0
    ACT English: Below 6
    0
    ACT English: Total
    1
    ACT Writing: Total
    0
    ACT Science: Total
    0
    ACT Reading: Total
    0
    Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class
    56%
    Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class
    85%
    Percent in top half of high school graduating class
    98%
    Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class
    1.9%
    Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class
    20%
    Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school class rank:
    23%
    Total
    0
    Total
    0
    Total
    0
    Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:
    0
    Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school GPA:
    0

    Admission Policies

    Does your institution have an application fee?
    Y
    Amount of application fee:
    $50/$75
    Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?
    Y
    Same fee
    x
    Can on-line application fee be waived for applicants with financial need?
    Y
    Does your institution have an application closing date?
    Y
    Application closing date (fall)
    2025-01-05 00:00:00
    Priority Date
    2025-11-01 00:00:00
    Are first-time, first-year students accepted for terms other than the fall?
    N
    Date
    2/28 (no rolling)
    Must reply by May 1st or within____weeks if notified after
    x
    Deadline for housing deposit (MMDD):
    2025-05-08 00:00:00
    Amount of housing deposit:
    100
    Yes, in full
    x
    Does your institution allow students to postpone enrollment after admission?
    Y
    If yes, maximum period of postponement:
    1 year or 2 years for U.S. Military
    Does your institution allow high school students to enroll as full-time, first-time, first-year students one year or more before high school graduation?
    N
    Does your institution offer an early decision plan (an admission plan that permits students to apply and be notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date and that asks students to commit to attending if accepted) for first-time, first-year applicants for fall enrollment?
    N
    Do you have a nonbinding early action plan whereby students are notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date but do not have to commit to attending your college?
    Y
    Early action closing date
    2025-11-01 00:00:00
    Early action notification date
    2025-01-31 00:00:00
    Is your early action plan a “restrictive” plan under which you limit students from applying to other early plans?
    N
    Transfer Admission72

    Fall Applicants

    Does your institution enroll transfer students? (If no, please skip to Section E)
    Yes
    If yes, may transfer students earn advanced standing credit by transferring credits earned from course work completed at other colleges/universities?
    Yes
    Men
    3,370
    Women
    2,335
    Another Gender
    0
    Unknown
    10
    Total
    5,715
    Men
    1,526
    Women
    1,218
    Another Gender
    0
    Unknown
    4
    Total
    2,748
    Men
    837
    Women
    708
    Another Gender
    0
    Unknown
    2
    Total
    1,547

    Application for Admission

    Fall
    x
    Spring
    x
    Summer
    x
    Must a transfer applicant have a minimum number of credits completed or else must apply as an entering first-year student?
    N
    High school transcript
    Required of All
    College transcript(s)
    Required of All
    Essay or personal statement
    Required of All
    Interview
    Not Required
    Standardized test scores
    Not Required
    Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)
    Not Required
    If a minimum high school grade point average is required of transfer applicants, specify (on a 4.0 scale):
    N/A
    If a minimum college grade point average is required of transfer applicants, specify (on a 4.0 scale):
    N/A
    List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:
    Requirements vary by program
    Fall
    2025-03-01 00:00:00
    Winter
    N/A
    Spring
    N/A
    Summer
    N/A
    Fall
    2025-04-05 00:00:00
    Winter
    N/A
    Spring
    2025-10-15 00:00:00
    Summer
    N/A
    Fall
    N/A
    Winter
    N/A
    Spring
    N/A
    Summer
    N/A
    Fall
    N/A
    Winter
    N/A
    Spring
    N/A
    Summer
    N/A
    Fall
    N/A
    Winter
    N/A
    Spring
    N/A
    Summer
    N/A
    Does an open admission policy, if reported, apply to transfer students?
    N
    Describe additional requirements for transfer admission, if applicable:
    Requirements vary by program

    Transfer Credit Policies

    Number
    N/A
    Unit Type
    N/A
    Report the lowest grade earned for any course that may be transferred for credit:
    D-
    Number
    N/A
    Unit Type
    N/A
    Number
    N/A
    Unit Type
    N/A
    Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn an associate degree:
    N/A
    Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:
    45
    Describe other transfer credit policies:
    N/A
    American Council on Education (ACE)
    Y
    College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
    N
    DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)
    N
    Number
    N/A
    Unit Type
    N/A
    Number
    N/A
    Unit Type
    N/A
    Are the military/veteran credit transfer policies published on your website?
    Yes
    If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located:
    https://www.admissions.illinois.edu/policies
    Describe other military/veteran transfer credit policies unique to your institution:
    N/A
    Academic Offerings and Policies22

    Special Study Options

    Comprehensive transition and postsecondary program for students with intellectual disabilities
    x
    Cross-registration
    x
    Distance learning
    x
    Double major
    x
    English as a Second Language (ESL)
    x
    Exchange student program (domestic)
    x
    Honors Program
    x
    Independent study
    x
    Internships
    x
    Student-designed major
    x
    Study abroad
    x
    Teacher certification program
    x
    Undergraduate Research
    x

    Required Course Work

    Arts/fine arts
    x
    English (including composition)
    x
    Foreign languages
    x
    History
    x
    Humanities
    x
    Intensive writing
    x
    Mathematics
    x
    Sciences (biological or physical)
    x
    Social science
    x
    Student Life49

    Percent Participating

    Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)
    17%
    Percent of men who join fraternities
    12%
    Percent of women who join sororities
    18%
    Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing
    99%
    Percent who live off campus or commute
    1.0%
    Percent of students age 25 and older
    0.0%
    Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)
    15%
    Percent of men who join fraternities
    14%
    Percent of women who join sororities
    19%
    Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing
    34%
    Percent who live off campus or commute
    66%
    Percent of students age 25 and older
    1.3%

    Average Age

    Average age of full-time students
    18.5
    Average age of all students (full- and part-time)
    N/A
    Average age of all students (full- and part-time)
    20.4

    Activities Offered

    Campus Ministries
    x
    Choral groups
    x
    Concert band
    x
    Dance
    x
    Drama/theater
    x
    International Student Organization
    x
    Jazz band
    x
    Literary magazine
    x
    Marching band
    x
    Music ensembles
    x
    Musical theater
    x
    Opera
    x
    Pep band
    x
    Radio station
    x
    Student government
    x
    Student newspaper
    x
    Student-run film society
    x
    Symphony orchestra
    x
    Television station
    x
    Yearbook
    x

    ROTC

    On Campus
    x
    On Campus
    x
    On Campus
    x

    Housing

    Coed dorms
    x
    Women's dorms
    x
    Apartments for married students
    x
    Apartments for single students
    x
    Special housing for disabled students
    x
    Special housing for international students
    x
    Fraternity/sorority housing
    x
    Cooperative housing
    x
    Wellness housing
    x
    Living Learning Communities
    x
    Other housing options (specify):
    N/A
    Annual Expenses46

    Information

    Please provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:
    https://secure.osfa.illinois.edu/NPC/NPC.asp
    If your institution's 2025-2026 academic year costs of attendance are not available at this time please respond.
    x
    Please provide an approximate date (i.e., month/day) when your institution's final 2025-2026 academic year costs of attendance will be available:
    2025-03-15 00:00:00

    Private Tuition

    Tuition
    N/A
    Tuition
    N/A

    Public Tuition

    Tuition: In-district
    12992
    Tuition: In-state (out-of-district):
    12992
    Tuition: Out-of-state:
    33344
    Tuition: Non-resident
    34338
    Tuition: In-district
    12712
    Tuition: In-state (out-of-district):
    12712
    Tuition: Out-of-state:
    31832
    Tuition: Non-resident
    32780

    All Institutions Expenses

    Required Fees:
    5056
    Food and housing (on-campus):
    15184
    Housing Only (on-campus):
    8094
    Food Only (on-campus meal plan):
    7090
    Required Fees:
    5056
    Food and housing (on-campus):
    14020
    Housing Only (on-campus):
    7268
    Food Only (on-campus meal plan):
    6752

    Comprehensive Expenses

    Comprehensive tuition and food and housing fee (if your college cannot provide separate tuition and food and housing fees):
    XXXXX

    Credits per Term

    Minimum
    12
    Maximum
    18

    Tuition Policies

    Do tuition and fees vary by year of study (e.g., sophomore, junior, senior)?
    Y
    Do tuition and fees vary by undergraduate instructional program?
    Y
    If yes, what percentage of full-time undergraduates pay more than the tuition and fees reported in G1?
    69%

    Estimated Expenses

    Books and supplies:
    1200
    Transportation:
    500
    Other expenses:
    2000
    Books and supplies:
    1200
    Food only:
    XXXXX
    Transportation
    500
    Other expenses:
    2000
    Books and supplies:
    1200
    Housing only:
    XXXXX
    Food only:
    XXXXX
    Food and housing total*
    15184
    Transportation:
    500
    Other expenses:
    2000

    Per-Credit-Hour Charges

    PRIVATE INSTITUTIONS:
    XXXXX
    PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS:
    XXXXX
    In-district:
    XXXXX
    In-state (out-of-district):
    XXXXX
    Out-of-state:
    XXXXX
    NONRESIDENTS:
    XXXXX
    Financial Aid65

    Students Awarded Non-need-based Aid

    N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits)
    67
    O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n
    3,644
    P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant
    7
    Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p
    11,646

    Reporting Year

    2024-2025
    8882690
    2023-2024 Final
    281115218

    Methodology

    Federal methodology (FM)
    42177814
    Institutional methodology (IM)
    14710789
    Both FM and IM
    4897897

    Need-based Aid Awarded

    Federal
    19742761.33
    State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located
    3933396.97
    Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).
    26224308.859999996
    Total Scholarships/Grants
    20520027.5
    Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)
    15713124.88
    Federal Work-Study
    36233152.38
    State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)
    19957286
    Total Self-Help
    9363329
    Parent Loans
    9021050

    Non-need-based Aid Awarded

    Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.
    8316
    Athletic Awards
    6618

    Students Awarded Aid

    A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item B1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort)
    33,994
    B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid
    21,534
    C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need
    15,331
    D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid
    14,731
    E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid
    13,568
    F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid
    9,648
    G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid
    2,403
    H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    2,734
    I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    77%
    J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    23217
    K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e
    21943
    L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f
    4688
    M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan
    4272
    A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item B1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort)
    629
    B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid
    226
    C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need
    169
    D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid
    148
    E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid
    136
    F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid
    62
    G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid
    15
    H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    35
    I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    63%
    J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    16509
    K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e
    16223
    L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f
    3868
    M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan
    3530
    L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f
    1045

    Graduating Cohort

    Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.
    356

    Source Type Loan

    A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    2,923
    B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    0
    C. Institutional loan programs.
    40,705
    D. State loan programs.
    x
    C. Institutional loan programs.
    5836

    Financial Aid Forms

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    Aid Available

    Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
    x
    Federal Pell Grants
    x
    Federal SEOG
    x
    State scholarships/grants
    x
    College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional funds
    x
    United Negro College Fund
    x
    Federal Nursing Scholarship
    x
    Other (specify):
    x

    Institutional Aid

    Academics
    x
    Art
    x
    Music/drama
    Beginning with the 2019-20 award year new freshman or new transfer students whose family income is $67,100 or less and has $50,000 or less in family assets will be considered for Illinois Commitment. This program will provide financial awards to cover the tuition and campus fees for in-state students whose meet these qualifications.
    Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred41

    Diploma/Certificates

    TOTAL (should = 100%)
    0

    Associate

    TOTAL (should = 100%)
    0

    Bachelors

    Agriculture
    0.055
    Natural resources and conservation
    0.007
    Architecture
    0.011
    Area, ethnic, and gender studies
    0.004
    Communication/journalism
    0.053
    Communication technologies
    0
    Computer and information sciences
    0.073
    Personal and culinary services
    0
    Education
    0.028
    Engineering
    0.202
    Engineering technologies
    0.001
    Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
    0.008
    Family and consumer sciences
    0.008
    Law/legal studies
    0
    English
    0.013
    Liberal arts/general studies
    0.001
    Library science
    0
    Biological/life sciences
    0.056
    Mathematics and statistics
    0.049
    Military science and military technologies
    0
    Interdisciplinary studies
    0.03
    Parks and recreation
    0.029
    Philosophy and religious studies
    0.003
    Theology and religious vocations
    0
    Physical sciences
    0.023
    Science technologies
    0
    Psychology
    0.069
    Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services
    0
    Public administration and social services
    0.008
    Social sciences
    0.079
    Construction trades
    0
    Mechanic and repair technologies
    0
    Precision production
    0
    Transportation and materials moving
    0
    Visual and performing arts
    0.021
    Health professions and related programs
    0.039
    Business/marketing
    0.12
    History
    0.01
    TOTAL (should = 100%)
    1.0%
    Enrollment And Persistence219

    Institutional Enrollment

    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: men
    4,535
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: women
    4,468
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: another gender
    0
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: unknown
    1
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: men
    284
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: women
    273
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: another gender
    0
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: unknown
    0
    All other degree-seeking: men
    13,588
    All other degree-seeking: women
    12,459
    All other degree-seeking: another gender
    0
    All other degree-seeking: unknown
    11
    Total degree-seeking: men
    18,407
    Total degree-seeking: women
    17,200
    Total degree-seeking: another gender
    0
    Total degree-seeking: unknown
    12
    All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: men
    332
    All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: women
    153
    All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: another gender
    0
    All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown
    0
    Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: men
    18,739
    Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: women
    17,353
    Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: another gender
    0
    Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: unknown
    12
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: men
    3
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: women
    1
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: another gender
    0
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: unknown
    0
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: men
    7
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: women
    5
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: another gender
    0
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: unknown
    0
    All other degree-seeking: men
    425
    All other degree-seeking: women
    197
    All other degree-seeking: another gender
    0
    All other degree-seeking: unknown
    1
    Total degree-seeking: men
    435
    Total degree-seeking: women
    203
    Total degree-seeking: another gender
    0
    Total degree-seeking: unknown
    1
    All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: men
    208
    All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: women
    180
    All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: another gender
    0
    All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown
    9
    Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: men
    643
    Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: women
    383
    Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: another gender
    0
    Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: unknown
    10
    Total undergraduate students: men
    19,382
    Total undergraduate students: women
    17,736
    Total undergraduate students: another gender
    0
    Total undergraduate students: unknown
    22
    Degree-seeking, first-time: men
    2,330
    Degree-seeking, first-time: women
    1,960
    Degree-seeking, first-time: another gender
    0
    Degree-seeking, first-time: unknown
    19
    All other degree-seeking: men
    5,084
    All other degree-seeking: women
    4,027
    All other degree-seeking: another gender
    0
    All other degree-seeking: unknown
    29
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: men
    34
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: women
    23
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: another gender
    0
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown
    0
    Degree-seeking, first-time: men
    841
    Degree-seeking, first-time: women
    609
    Degree-seeking, first-time: another gender
    0
    Degree-seeking, first-time: unknown
    13
    All other degree-seeking: men
    3,709
    All other degree-seeking: women
    2,746
    All other degree-seeking: another gender
    0
    All other degree-seeking: unknown
    48
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: men
    304
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: women
    312
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: another gender
    0
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown
    10
    Total graduate Part-Time Students: men
    4,854
    Total graduate Part-Time Students: women
    3,667
    Total graduate Part-Time Students: another gender
    0
    Total graduate Part-Time Students: unknown
    71
    Total Graduate Students: men
    12,302
    Total Graduate Students: women
    9,677
    Total Graduate Students: another gender
    0
    Total Graduate Students: unknown
    119
    Total All Students: men
    31,684
    Total All Students: women
    27,413
    Total All Students: another gender
    0
    Total All Students: unknown
    141
    Total all undergraduates
    37,140
    Total all graduate
    22,098
    Grand Total All Students
    59,238

    All

    Total graduate Full-Time Students: men
    7,448
    Total graduate Full-Time Students: women
    6,010
    Total graduate Full-Time Students: another gender
    0
    Total graduate Full-Time Students: unknown
    48

    Enrollment by Racial/Ethnic Category

    Nonresidents
    1,250
    Hispanic/Latino
    1,434
    Black or African American, non-Hispanic
    443
    White, non-Hispanic
    3,112
    American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
    3
    Asian, non-Hispanic
    2,153
    Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
    2
    Two or more races, non-Hispanic
    392
    Race and/or ethnicity unknown
    219
    TOTAL
    9,008
    Nonresidents
    5,045
    Hispanic/Latino
    5,226
    Black or African American, non-Hispanic
    1,925
    White, non-Hispanic
    13,609
    American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
    12
    Asian, non-Hispanic
    8,378
    Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
    11
    Two or more races, non-Hispanic
    1,493
    Race and/or ethnicity unknown
    559
    TOTAL
    36,258
    Nonresidents
    5,533
    Hispanic/Latino
    5,266
    Black or African American, non-Hispanic
    1,944
    White, non-Hispanic
    13,824
    American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
    12
    Asian, non-Hispanic
    8,419
    Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
    12
    Two or more races, non-Hispanic
    1,512
    Race and/or ethnicity unknown
    618
    TOTAL
    37,140

    Persistence

    Certificate/diploma
    0
    Associate degrees
    0
    Bachelor's degrees
    8,587
    Postbachelor's certificates
    426
    Master's degrees
    6,489
    Post-Master's certificates
    6
    Doctoral degrees – research/scholarship
    870
    Doctoral degrees – professional practice
    374
    Doctoral degrees – other
    0

    Graduation Rates

    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    1,917
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    1,074
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    4,609
    Total
    7,600
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    4
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    1
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    2
    Total
    7
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    1,913
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    1,073
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    4,607
    Total
    7,593
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    1,198
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    796
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    3,565
    Total
    5,559
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    224
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    90
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    444
    Total
    758
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    50
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    13
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    84
    Total
    147
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    1,472
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    899
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    4,093
    Total
    6,464
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    0.769
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    0.838
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    0.888
    Total
    0.851
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    1,849
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    1,125
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    4,529
    Total
    7,503
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    3
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    0
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    2
    Total
    5
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    1,846
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    1,125
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    4,527
    Total
    7,498
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    1,171
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    847
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    3,492
    Total
    5,510
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    204
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    95
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    427
    Total
    726
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    41
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    13
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    75
    Total
    129
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    1,416
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    955
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    3,994
    Total
    6,365
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    0.767
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    0.849
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    0.882
    Total
    0.849
    2021 Cohort
    N/A
    2020 Cohort
    N/A
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    N/A
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    N/A
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    N/A
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    N/A
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    N/A
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    N/A
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    N/A

    Retention Rates

    For the cohort of all full-time bachelor’s (or equivalent) degree-seeking undergraduate students who entered your institution as first-year students in Fall 2023 (or the preceding summer term), what percentage was enrolled at your institution as of the date your institution calculates its official enrollment in Fall 2024.
    95%
    Instructional Faculty And Class Size49

    Instructional Faculty

    A. Total number of instructional faculty
    2,691
    B. Total number who are members of minority groups
    819
    C. Total number who are women
    1,151
    D. Total number who are men
    1,540
    E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
    204
    F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
    2,458
    G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
    172
    H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
    58
    I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
    3
    J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students
    245
    A. Total number of instructional faculty
    306
    B. Total number who are members of minority groups
    46
    C. Total number who are women
    150
    D. Total number who are men
    156
    E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
    68
    F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
    157
    G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
    66
    H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
    31
    I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
    52
    J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students
    73
    A. Total number of instructional faculty
    2,997
    B. Total number who are members of minority groups
    865
    C. Total number who are women
    1,301
    D. Total number who are men
    1,696
    E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
    272
    F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
    2,615
    G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
    238
    H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
    89
    I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
    55
    J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students
    318

    Student to Faculty Ratio

    Fall 2024 Student to Faculty ratio
    20 to 1
    based on ____ students
    51,009
    and ____ faculty
    2,519

    Undergraduate Class Size

    2-9
    523
    10-19
    953
    20-29
    951
    30-39
    412
    40-49
    276
    50-99
    419
    100+
    356
    Total
    3,890
    2-9
    630
    10-19
    717
    20-29
    1,316
    30-39
    724
    40-49
    146
    50-99
    182
    100+
    135
    Total
    3,850
    Source: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's Common Data Set 2024-25

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