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University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign, also referred to as "U of I" or UIUC, is a public coeducational research university located in Urbana and Champaign, Illinois, United States. Originally established in 1867, the institution now grants admission to over 40,000 students every year. The school offers majors in the fields of science, mathematics, and engineering.
University of Illinois at Urbana – Champaign’s sports teams are known as the Fighting Illini. The official mascot was Chief Illiniwek, or 'The Chief', but this mascot was removed in 2007 due to controversies. The university offers sports programs in football, men's basketball, men's and women's tennis, and ice hockey.
University Of Illinois is found in Champaign, Illinois. Champaign is a small city. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Doctoral degree at University Of Illinois.
The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. University Of Illinois is known for its programs in science, mathematics, and engineering.
Admission to the school is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 560. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 620 and 730.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at University Of Illinois is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Students numbered 41,938 in 2005 at the school.
Full-time students are the norm at University Of Illinois. The school offers students meal plans. University Of Illinois values student athletics, and belongs to the Big Ten Conference.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Consistent with the overall mission of the University of Illinois system, the Urbana-Champaign campus is committed to excellence in all of its endeavors û in research and scholarship, in teaching, and in public engagement and the application of knowledge. Within this context the campus is committed to providing faculty with the best possible environment for research and scholarship and teaching, providing students with outstanding and diverse educational experiences and support services, and providing staff with a work environment that supports and recognizes their contributions to the campus' leadership in teaching, research and public engagement."
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Illinois At Urbana - Champaign
601 E John Street
Champaign, IL 61820-5711
General Phone: (217) 333-1000
Admissions Phone: (217) 333-0302
Financial Aid Phone: (217) 333-0100
http://www.uiuc.edu/
University Of Illinois awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 1,828 | economics, political science, English, library science, history, speech and rhetoric, sociology, Spanish language, ... |
| Business And Management | 1,794 | accounting, finance, business management, labor relations, actuarial science, marketing studies |
| Engineering | 1,445 | electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, engineering, aerospace engineering, chemical engineering, materials science, industrial engineering, ... |
| Science | 824 | call and molecular biology, biology, chemistry, physics, biological and biomedical sciences, biochemistry, microbiology, physiology, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 594 | elementary school teaching, music teaching, special ed, education, secondary teaching, technical teaching, ESL instruction, kindergarten/preschool teaching, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 568 | psychology, educational psychology, organizational psychology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 505 | computer science, computer engineering |
| Architecture And Planning | 327 | architectural services, architecture, urban planning, landscape architecture |
| Media | 313 | advertising, journalism, mass communication, broadcast journalism, communication studies |
| Law | 262 | law, advanced legal research |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 257 | exercise science, parks and recreation studies, nutrition sciences, rehabilitation |
| Mathematics | 231 | mathematics, mathematics and computer science, statistics, applied mathematics, statistics courses |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 221 | food science, agricultural business, agricultural journalism, agricultural mechanization, agricultural economics, agriculture |
| Family And Social Work | 190 | social work, family studies, community organization, family and consumer science |
| Animal Science And Care | 144 | animal science |
| Medicine | 126 | veterinary medicine, veterinary sciences, neuroscience |
| Music | 111 | music, music performance, voice, musicology, music theory and composition |
| Medical Adminstration | 111 | community health |
| Medical Support And Technology | 97 | audiology and speech pathology |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 92 | environmental science, forestry |
| Fine Arts | 81 | art history and criticism, fine arts, painting, crafts and folk art, sculpture |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 79 | agronomy, horticultural science, ornamental horticulture |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 63 | drama, dance |
| Design | 50 | graphic design, industrial design |
| Religion And Philosophy | 40 | philosophy, religion |
| Transportation | 12 | commercial pilot and flight crew |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 7 | photography |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of Illinois in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 6,752 | 111 |
| Master's degree | 2,622 | 92 |
| Doctor's degree | 636 | 78 |
| First-professional degree | 335 | 2 |
| Post-master's certificate | 15 | 3 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 12 | 1 |
In 2005, University Of Illinois had a total enrollment of 41,938 students (39,877 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 51% |
| Women | 49% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 71% |
| Graduate | 27% |
| First Professional | 3% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 61% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 10% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 13% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 32% |
| 20-21 | 31% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 89% |
| Foreign countries | 4% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| State unknown | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| California | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 90 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
University Of Illinois offers campus housing for 8,554 of its 39,877 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Champaign, Illinois for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Illinois Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 21,986 | 14,955 | 68% | 7,237 | 48% |
| Men | 11,485 | 7,559 | 66% | 3,678 | 49% |
| Women | 10,501 | 7,396 | 70% | 3,559 | 48% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 560 | 670 |
| SAT Math | 620 | 730 |
| ACT Verbal | 25 | 30 |
| ACT Math | 25 | 31 |
| ACT Composite | 26 | 30 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 29% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 100% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (217) 333-0302
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 8,634 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 22,720 |
| Room and board | $ 7,176 |
| Room charge | $ 2,986 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,190 |
| Books and supplies | $ 950 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,480 |
Financial Aid:
University Of Illinois participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 177500)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (217) 333-0100
University Of Illinois has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 42 | $107,013 | 16 | $96,515 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 31 | $74,209 | 31 | $70,084 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 37 | $62,306 | 61 | $56,977 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 5 | $40,222 |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 7 | $52,822 | 7 | $53,288 |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 1 | * | 6 | $38,939 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 120 | $79,745 | 126 | $63,494 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 663 | $112,518 | 117 | $98,738 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 314 | $75,614 | 155 | $73,233 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 327 | $69,601 | 202 | $62,667 |
| Instructor | academic year | 12 | $34,053 | 9 | $37,850 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 48 | $55,729 | 56 | $49,366 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 23 | $40,986 | 33 | $39,397 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 1,387 | $90,215 | 572 | $69,873 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | short term | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | short term | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| No academic rank | short term | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | short term | 2 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Big Ten Conference |
| Basketball | Big Ten Conference |
| Baseball | Big Ten Conference |
| Track | Big Ten Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 198 | 153 | 351 |
| Football | 93 | 0 | 93 |
| Track | 20 | 27 | 47 |
| Baseball | 31 | 0 | 31 |
| Basketball | 12 | 15 | 27 |
| All Other Sports | 42 | 111 | 153 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Business and Management, Other
Agricultural Communication/Journalism
Agricultural Economics
Agricultural Mechanization, General
Agriculture, General
Food Science
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal Sciences, General
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
Architecture and Related Services, Other
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
Landscape Architecture (BS, BSLA, BLA, MSLA, MLA, PhD)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Actuarial Science
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
Labor and Industrial Relations
Marketing, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Science
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Forestry, General
DESIGN
Graphic Design
Industrial Design
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Agricultural Teacher Education
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Education, General
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
French Language Teacher Education
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
Technical Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
Agricultural/Biological Engineering and Bioengineering
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering Mechanics
Engineering Physics
Engineering, General
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Materials Science
Mechanical Engineering
Nuclear Engineering
Systems Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Community Organization and Advocacy
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Human Development and Family Studies, General
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Crafts/Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry
Fine/Studio Arts, General
Painting
Sculpture
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Agronomy and Crop Science
Horticultural Science
Ornamental Horticulture
LAW
Advanced Legal Research/Studies, Gen (LLM, MCL, MLI, MSL, JSD/SJD)
Law (LLB, JD)
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Area Studies, Other
Asian Studies/Civilization
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Comparative Literature
Creative Writing
East Asian Studies
Economics, General
Economics, Other
English Composition
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
Geography
German Language and Literature
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Italian Language and Literature
Latin American Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Library Science/Librarianship
Linguistics
Political Science and Government, General
Russian Language and Literature
Russian Studies
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics and Computer Science
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
Statistics, Other
MEDIA
Advertising
Broadcast Journalism
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Community Health and Preventive Medicine
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
MEDICINE
Neuroscience
Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
Veterinary Sciences/Veterinary Clinical Sci, Gen (Cert,MS,PhD)
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
Musicology and Ethnomusicology
Voice and Opera
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Nutrition Sciences
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Photography
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Astronomy
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General
Biochemistry
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biophysics
Botany/Plant Biology
Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
Chemical Physics
Chemistry, General
Ecology
Entomology
Geology/Earth Science, General
Microbiology, General
Physics, General
Physiology, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Educational Psychology
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Psychology, General
TRANSPORTATION
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
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What Sets University Of Illinois Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in architecture and planning (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, navy, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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