42.4%
Acceptance Rate
$16,004
Avg Cost (In-State)
$35,124
Avg Cost (Out-of-State)
85%
Graduation Rate
36,258
Total Enrollment
What they weigh most
Source: Common Data Set
Popular programs
Application requirements
Regular Deadline
January 5
Early Deadline
November 1 (Early Action)
Common App
Yes
Test Policy
Test Optional
Essays Required
2
Letters of Rec
0
Application Fee
$70
Interview
Not required
Essays: One personal statement (Common App or Coalition essay) and one supplemental essay responding to UIUC-specific prompts
Requirements are AI-generated from public data and may change. Always verify directly with the college.
Getting there
Graduate outcomes
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
$64,802
Median Earnings at 6 Years
median graduate salary 6 years after starting
$81,054
Median Earnings at 10 Years
median graduate salary 10 years after starting
85%
4-Year Graduation Rate
students completing degree within 4 years
Earnings data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect federal aid recipients only — actual median earnings may be higher at schools where many students receive grants rather than loans.
Earnings by major
Median earnings 1 year after graduation, by bachelor's program. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard FieldOfStudy data.
| Program | Median earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research and Experimental Psychology. | $33,384 | $60,168 | 341 |
| Economics. | $58,921 | $86,860 | 326 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | $37,808 | $66,439 | 298 |
| Political Science and Government. | $35,172 | $69,515 | 217 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | $48,063 | $83,451 | 216 |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences. | $29,777 | $70,213 | 205 |
| Computer Engineering. | $103,123 | $159,855 | 199 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | $75,381 | $119,978 | 189 |
Tracked through federal tax records. Programs with fewer than 30 graduates with reported earnings are privacy-suppressed. 4-year figure tracks the same cohort 3 years later.
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