University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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Academic Information
Acceptance Rate: 42.4%
Average High School GPA: 3.82
Standardized Test Policy: Test-Optional
SAT Range: 1380-1530
ACT Range: 30-34
Sources: University Website, U.S. News Best Colleges, Niche.com, Wikipedia.com, Bigfuture (collegeboard.org), UniversityLiving.com, Prepscholar.com, Petersons.com
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Demographics & Costs
Undergraduate Population: Approximately 34,560
Public or Private: Public
University Religious Affiliation: None
Political Leaning: Liberal to moderately liberal
In-State Tuition: $17,572
Out-of-State Tuition: $37,068
Sources: U.S. News Best Colleges, Niche.com, Forbes America’s Top Colleges, Wikipedia
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Location & Setting
City, State: Urbana-Champaign, Illinois
Setting: College Town
U.S. Region: Midwest
Average Winter Temperature: January daily average is 27°F (-3°C)
Average Summer Temperature: July daily average is 72°F (22°C)
Average Annual Precipitation: Approximately 39 inches (990 mm)
Nearest Airport: University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) — Approximately 5 miles (10-minute drive) from campus.
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Social Media
Instagram:@illinois1867
Swim Team Instagram: @illinoisswimming
Twitter:@UofIllinois
Facebook: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
LinkedIn: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
YouTube: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
TikTok: n/a
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University Athletics
NCAA Division I
Big Ten Conference (B1G)
Nickname: Fighting Illini
Mascot: The Belted Kingfisher
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Swimming & Diving Team
Aquatic Complex: ARC Pool
2024-25 Men’s Team Roster: n/a
Head Coach: Jeana Kempe
Women’s Swim Team National Rank (SwimCloud): #50+
Women’s Swim Team Conference Rank (SwimCloud): #13 in Big Ten
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U.S. News College Rankings
#33 in National Universities (tie)
#9 in Top Public Schools (tie)
#5 in Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs (tie)
At schools whose highest degree is a doctorate
#6 in Aerospace /Aeronautical / Astronautical
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#6 in Biological / Agricultural
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#5 in Electrical / Electronic / Communications
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#5 in Environmental / Environmental Health
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#8 in Industrial / Manufacturing (tie)
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Management Information Systems
Supply Chain Management / Logistics
#7 in Biocomputing/Bioinformatics/Biotechnology (tie)
#4 in Programming Languages (tie)
#8 in Psychology Programs (tie)
#16 in Best Colleges for Veterans (tie)
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Forbes Top Colleges
#40
#11
In Public Colleges
#33
In Research Universities
#5
In The Midwest
America's Best Employers By State 2024
#219
Best Employers for New Grads 2023
#382
Best Employers for Diversity 2022
#93
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Niche Grades
Overall Grade: A+
Academics: A+
Diversity: A+
Athletics: A
Professors: A+
Dorms: B-
Student Life: A+
Value: A
Campus: A-
Party Scene: A+
Location: B
Campus Food: A-
Safety: B
Best Colleges for Student-Athletes in America: Ranked #64 of 1,310
Best College for Athletics in America: Ranked #119 of 1,332
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