University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC)
#132 QS World RankingUnited StatesPublic
- QS ranking#132
- Acceptance rate60%
- Typical GPA3.8–3.9 GPA for CS
- Tuition / year$34,312
Overview
About University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC)
Best value CS program in US; #3 CS undergraduate; strong actuarial & agri programs; Gies MBA rising for online education
- International environmentVery diverse; high intl student ratio; large campus (45,000+)
- Teaching styleLecture + lab; project-based in engineering; research opportunities via ISUR
Academics
Subjects and fit
Strongest subjects
- Computer Science
- Engineering
- Agriculture
- Actuarial Science
- Library Science
- MBA (Gies)
Best for
- CS
- engineering
- actuarial
- agri-business students seeking great value
Getting in
Admission requirements
- GPA: 3.8–3.9 GPA for CS
- TOEFL 79+ / IELTS 6.5+
- SAT/ACT considered; holistic; CS is very competitive
- Difficulty: Competitive (CS: Extremely Competitive)
- Acceptance rate: 60% overall; CS ~20%; OOS CS ~10%
- Deadline: UG: Nov 1 (EA) | CS grad: Dec 15
On campus
Campus and location
Housing guaranteed Y1; Champaign-Urbana affordable; off-campus easy
Money
Costs and scholarships
- Tuition (USD)34,312 (OOS/intl); 17,000 (in-state)
- Living cost (USD)18,000–22,000
- ScholarshipsChancellor's Scholarship; Engineering merit aid; limited intl scholarships
After graduation
Careers and outcomes
- Industry connectionsGoogle, Microsoft, Amazon, Caterpillar, John Deere, State Farm (Actuarial)
- InternshipsCS Career Fair is largest in US (600+ companies); co-op available
- EmployabilityTop 3 employer preference for CS/engineering; incredible tech recruiting
The honest view
Why students choose University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC)
- Chancellor's Scholarship; Engineering merit aid; limited intl scholarships
- Employability: Top 3 employer preference for CS/engineering; incredible tech recruiting
Worth knowing
Champaign-Urbana is a college town (limited city amenities); social life less vibrant
GlowBal's insider note
UNRESOLVED_SOURCE_CLAIM: UIUC CS Career Fair attracts 600+ companies including all FAANG. INSIGHT: Thomas M. Siebel (Siebel Foundation founder) and Marc Andreessen (a16z) are UIUC CS alumni.
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