University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL. Admissions numbers, deadlines, cost and your chances of getting in, by round.
| Location | Champaign, IL · Small city |
|---|---|
| Type | Public |
| Undergraduates | 36,258 |
| Acceptance rate | 42% |
| SAT (middle 50%, reported) | 1320–1510 · 44% submit |
| SAT estimated for all students | 1300–1490 |
| ACT (middle 50%) | 29–34 |
| Testing policy | Optional |
| Graduation rate | 85% |
| First-year retention | 93% |
| Student–faculty ratio | 21:1 |
| Cost of attendance | $33,642 in-state · $52,762 out-of-state |
| Application fee | $75 |
Application deadlines (2026–27)
- Early Action: Nov 1, 2026
- Regular Decision: Jan 5, 2027
Most popular majors: Engineering, Business, Social sciences, Communications, Agriculture.
Illinois campus map
On campus
Demirjian Park, Lauritsen/Wohlers Outdoor Practice Facility, Illinois Field, Demirjian Indoor Golf Facility, Atkins Tennis Center, Outdoor Tennis Courts, Florida and Lincoln Playing Fields, Grainger Engineering Library, Susan and Clint Atkins Baseball Training Center, Japan House.
Around campus
- Places to eat: Y-Thai Eatery, Jimmy John's, Merry Ann's Diner, Cactus Grill, Subway, McDonald's
- Coffee: Caffe Paradiso, Cafe Sababa, Espresso Royale, 7 Brew Coffee, Starbucks
- Nightlife: Illini Inn, Joe's Brewery, Murphy's Pub, Legends, Aspen Tap House
- Shops: Campus Ink, Gameday Spirit Fanstore, Flora Gems, Eastern Engineering
- Museums and culture: American Football House, Phillips Recreation Center, Urbana Free Library, Champaign Public Library, Champaign County History Museum
- Groceries: Walgreens, Circle K, Old Time Meat & Deli Shoppe, Niemanns, Far East Grocery, World Harvest
- Parks: Carle Park, Robert Hosier Memorial Garden, McCollum Park, Boneyard Greenway, Scott Park, Megan's Garden
Nearest train: Champaign-Urbana.