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Illinois

Welcome to Illinois

The Illinois Legacy

We Are Legendary

Est. 1867

New & Better Solutions

  • Graphical Web Browser
  • YouTube
  • PayPal
  • Willis Tower
  • LED
  • Special Education
  • PLATO
  • MRI
  • Plasma Display
  • Disability Resources

The Illinois Legacy

We Are Ambitious

Our Interests

  • Agricultural, Consumer, &
    Environmental Sciences
  • Applied Health Sciences
  • Business
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Fine & Applied Arts
  • Information Sciences
  • Liberal Arts & Sciences
  • Media
  • Social Work
  • General Studies

Working Together

  • 18:1 student-to-faculty ratio
  • Fewer than 50 students in 80% of classes

Research

  • 68% of undergrads participate in research
  • 100+ research centers and programs on campus

Start-Up Logos

Global Attitude

  • Over 1/4 of Illini study abroad

Highly Recruited

  • 11,300 unique employers, including 86 Fortune 100
    companies, recruited Illini last year

I-L-L I-N-I

Active

  • Student groups
  • Jobs & internships
  • Research & entrepreneurship
  • Global experiences
  • Concerts & festivals
  • Big Ten sports
  • Cultural activities
  • Leadership opportunities
  • Intramurals & club sports
  • Community events

Involved

  • Social
  • Philanthropic
  • Creative
  • Political
  • International
  • Academic
  • Recreational
  • Religious
  • Athletic
  • Cultural

Campustown

  • #2 best college town in America (AIER)

The Illinois Legacy

We Are Family

Large & Diverse

  • 33,700 undergrads
  • One of the most diverse schools in the Big Ten

Supportive

  • Counseling Center
  • Minority Student Affairs
  • LGBT Resource Center
  • International Student & Scholar Services
  • Cultural Centers
  • McKinley Health Center
  • Women's Resource Center
  • Veteran Student Support Services
  • Disability Resources & Educational Services
  • Career Center

Communal

  • 35 residence halls
  • 11 living-learning communities

Connected

  • 470,000 living alumni,
    one of the largest networks of its kind

The Illinois Legacy

We Are Individual

"I am grateful to the University of Illinois for providing me with the resources I needed and empowering me to make a difference in the world."

– Larry, LAS

Joining The Legacy

It Starts
With Your App

How to Apply

  • myIllini
  • Coalition

Requirements

  • Online application
  • Application fee or fee waiver

2020-2021 Dates

  • Early action filing period:
    September 1 - November 15
  • Application filing period:
    September 1 - January 5
  • Notification date:
    Mid-February

Review

  • Grades & course rigor
  • ACT or SAT scores
    (optional for fall 2021 freshman applicants)
  • Extracurriculars
  • Essay

Essay

Explain your interest in the major you selected and describe how you have recently explored or developed this interest inside and/or outside the classroom. You may also explain how this major relates to your future career goals.

Division of General Studies: Explain your academic interests and strengths or your future career goals. You may include any majors or areas of study you are currently considering.

Second-Choice Major

  • No disadvantage for admission to first choice
  • If none selected, only considered for first choice

Middle 50%:
2020 Admitted Profile

  • SAT (no writing): 1290-1490
  • ACT: 28-34
  • GPA: 3.47-3.94

Honors

  • Campus program
  • College programs
  • Departmental programs

Investment

#1 return on investment in the Big Ten (PayScale)

Estimated Expenses for 2020-2021

Illinois Resident Non-Resident International
Tuition & Fees $16,862-$21,956 $34,312-$39,406 $35,202-$44,754
Room & Board $12,252 $12,252 $12,252
Books & Supplies $1,200 $1,200 $1,200
Other Expenses $2,500 $2,840 $2,840
Total Cost $32,814-$37,908 $50,604-$55,698 $51,494-$61,046

We're Here to Help

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