University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Online

Highlights

Some in-state students may qualify for free tuition.
Guaranteed tuition agreement ensures flat tuition costs for four years.
Alumni include multiple Pulitzer Prize winners.

Overview

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, founded in 1867, is the state's flagship campus and one of the nation's oldest public land-grant schools. The school hosts nearly 4,000 online learners, with over half of these majoring in business. Online students can pursue more than 90 endorsements, certificates, and degrees and over 1,700 courses. Several of the institution's programs also rank high on U.S. News and World Report lists; for example, the library and information graduate program is considered the top program in the U.S.

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's Accreditation, Tuition, and Admissions Info

Accreditation and Approvals

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Certain programs and schools also carry specialized accreditation from agencies such as the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, the American Library Association, and the American Animal Hospital Association.

Tuition

In-state undergraduate students: $12,036 per year
Out-of-state undergraduate students: $28,606
In-state graduate students: $12,688-$49,500
Out-of-state/international graduate students: $24,072-$49,500

Admissions

Undergraduate admissions vary by program. For instance, a community health degree requires a 3.0 GPA for transfer students, whereas communication transfer students may need a GPA of 2.7. Candidates should explore their department's requirements, but in general, applicants provide official transcripts from prior schools and pay an application fee. Incoming freshmen must also provide SAT/ACT scores and personal essays, and complete prerequisite courses in high school, including four years of English courses, two years of social sciences, and two years of laboratory sciences.

Graduate standards also vary, but usually include recommendation letters, a statement of purpose, a resume, transcripts, and exams such as the GRE or GMAT.

Other Statistics

Online student population: 72,385
Institution offers over 600 online courses
Date founded: 1867
Approximately 72% of university students receive financial aid.

School Profile

Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission
Full-Time Retention Rate: 93%
Required Standardized Test(s): ACT/SAT for undergraduates; requirements for graduate students vary by program
Public/Private: Public
Graduation Rate for Freshmen: 84%
Athletics: NCAA Division I; Big Ten Conference
Colors: Blue and orange
Address: 901 West Illinois Street, Urbana, IL 61801
Phone Number: (217) 333-0302
Social Media: Facebook; Instagram; YouTube; Twitter

Online Degrees Offered

The institution offers nine doctoral programs, including human resource and education degrees.
Students can also explore 35 online graduate degrees in fields such as social work, aerospace engineering, crop sciences, information management, and strategic brand communication.
Online graduate certificates include civil engineering and digital marketing, while undergraduate learners may pursue a bachelor's of earth, society, and environmental stability.
The school also offers five undergraduate certificates and four endorsement/licensure opportunities online.