The 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 Tuition, Accreditation, and Admissions Info

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

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.

Admissions

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign acceptance rate for undergraduate students is 62%. 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.