University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Founded 1867
President Robert Jones (Chancellor)
Fees USD 16,862
Acceptance Rate Selective (20–50%)
Campus Setting Suburban
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) is a public research university founded in 1867, the flagship of the University of Illinois System. A member of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU), UIUC consistently ranks among the top 15 universities in the world for engineering and computer science. The university invented the first graphical web browser (Mosaic), produced 30 Nobel Laureates, and enrolls 56,000 students across 15 colleges.
Colleges and Schools
- The Grainger College of Engineering — Top-5 engineering globally; #1 for electrical and computer engineering
- Gies College of Business — Top-20 nationally; #1 iMBA program in the US
- College of Liberal Arts and Sciences — Comprehensive humanities and sciences
- College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences — Top-10 agriculture school
- School of Information Sciences — Top-ranked library and information science
How to Apply
- Application: Common App | Acceptance Rate: ~45% | In-State Tuition: ~$16,862
Key Deadlines
- Priority: November 1 | Regular: January 5