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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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The Power of I

Innovation

Est. 1867

New & Better Solutions

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

The Power of I

Inspiration

Find your Passion

  • College of Agricultural, Consumer,
    & Environmental Sciences
  • College of Applied Health Sciences
  • College of Education
  • College of Fine & Applied Arts
  • College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
  • College of Media
  • Gies College of Business
  • Grainger College of Engineering
  • School of Information Sciences
  • School of Social Work
  • Division of General Studies

go.illinois.edu/majors

Classes

  • 7,000+ classes offered each year
  • Fewer than 50 students in 80% of classes

Professors

  • 18:1 student-to-faculty ratio
  • Readily available office hours

Beyond

  • 69% of Illini participate in internships
  • 68% of Illini participate in research
  • 30% of Illini study abroad

undergradresearch.illinois.edu   |   studyabroad.illinois.edu

Start-Up Logos


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Involvement

Endless Opportunities

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

Student Groups

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

go.illinois.edu/rso

Campustown

  • A top 10 college town in America (Livability)

go.illinois.edu/cu

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Inclusion

Our Family

  • 33,850 undergraduates
  • #2 in diversity among top-ranked Midwest universities (NCES)
  • 50 U.S. states & 113 countries represented on campus

Community

  • 35 residence halls
  • 11 living-learning communities

go.illinois.edu/livingoptions

Support

  • 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

go.illinois.edu/support

The Power of I

Individuality

"I don't like to just be somewhere; I like to make sure I'm contributing."

– Taofik, Grainger College of Engineering

journeys.illinois.edu


Taofik

Harness Your Power

It Starts
With Your App

How to Apply

  • myIllini
  • Coalition
  • Common App

apply.illinois.edu

Requirements

  • Online application
  • Application fee or fee waiver

2021-2022 Dates

  • Application Opens:
    September 1
  • Priority Admission Deadline:
    November 1
  • Regular Admission Deadline:
    January 5
  • Admission Notification:
    Mid-February

Review

  • Grades & course rigor
  • ACT or SAT scores
    (optional for fall 2022 and 2023 freshman applicants)
  • Extracurriculars
  • Essay

Short Answers

You'll answer two to three short-answer prompts. Questions will depend on whether you're applying to a major or to our undeclared program, and if you've selected a second choice. Short answers should be no more than 150 words each.

go.illinois.edu/prompts

Essay

You'll also answer one essay prompt. Options will depend on which application you use to apply. Essays can be anywhere from 250 to 650 words total.

go.illinois.edu/prompts

Second-Choice Major

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

Middle 50%:
2020 Admitted Profile

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

go.illinois.edu/freshmanprofile

Honors

  • Campus program
  • College programs
  • Departmental programs

Cost

Estimated Expenses for 2021-2022

Illinois Resident Non-Resident International
Tuition & Fees $16,866-$21,960 $34,316-$39,410 $35,206-$44,758
Room & Board $12,494 $12,494 $12,494
Books & Supplies $1,200 $1,200 $1,200
Other Expenses $2,500 $2,840 $2,840
Total Cost $33,060-$38,154 $50,850-$55,944 $51,740-$61,292

cost.illinois.edu

Types of Aid

  • Scholarships & grants (59%)
  • Loans (36%)
  • Student employment (5%)

fafsa.ed.gov

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Impact

A Top-Tier Education

  • #15 public university in the nation
    (U.S. News & World Report)
  • 23 Nobel Prize winners & 26 Pulitzer Prize winners
    among faculty & alumni
  • #1 return on investment in the Big Ten
    (PayScale)

Unmatched Success

  • 9,700 unique employers, including 86 Fortune 100
    companies, recruited Illini last year
  • Top employers include Amazon, Deloitte, Google, Chase, IBM, AbbVie, Microsoft, ADM, & PepsiCo

go.illinois.edu/illinisuccess

We're Here to Help

217-333-0302  |  admissions@illinois.edu  |  admissions.illinois.edu

admissions.illinois.edu/connect