University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Champaign, IL, USA

✓ SEVP Certified

STEM Designated

OPT Available

CPT Available

Urban campus

Financial aid available

Merit scholarships

#41

THE World Ranking

Times Higher Education

#64

QS World Ranking

QS World University Rankings

#35

U.S. News Ranking

U.S. News & World Report

45%

Acceptance rate

Verified May 2026

About UIUC

UIUC is a world-class public research university with particularly strong programs in engineering, computer science, and business. It has one of the largest international student populations in the US, with over 12,000 students from 120+ countries. The university town of Champaign-Urbana offers an affordable cost of living.

Location

Champaign, IL, USA

SEVP & Work Rights

SEVP Certified Institution

OPT Available: Yes
CPT Available: Yes
STEM Designated: Yes (24-month OPT extension eligible)

Key Stats

Acceptance Rate: 45.0%
International Tuition: $36,068/yr
Total Students: 56,000
International %: 22.0%
Campus Setting: Urban
Student/faculty ratio: 20:1

Admissions

SAT (average): 1440
SAT EBRW (25th-75th): 650 - 740
SAT Math (25th-75th): 660 - 780
ACT (midpoint): 32
ACT (25th-75th): 30 - 34

Outcomes

Freshman retention: 95%
Graduation rate (6yr): 85%
Median earnings (10yr): $81,054

Profile

Classification: Doctoral / Research University
Endowment: $2606M
Avg net price (after aid): $14,355/yr

Rankings

US News: #35
QS World: #64
Times Higher Ed: #41

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