The Scoop
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is a public research university and is the flagship institution of the University of Illinois system. With approximately 56,000 students, Illinois offers one of the broadest selections of academic programs in the country, with world-class strength in engineering, computer science, business, and the sciences. The Grainger College of Engineering is consistently ranked among the top five engineering schools in the nation.
Campus life in Champaign-Urbana is shaped by a quintessential Midwestern college-town atmosphere, with strong Illini athletics, a diverse and international student body, and a thriving local culture. The university's research expenditures are among the highest of any public institution, and its alumni network is vast, particularly in technology and engineering. The twin cities of Champaign and Urbana provide an affordable, walkable, and student-friendly environment. Admissions are moderately to highly selective depending on the program, and Illinois attracts students who want a world-class STEM and research university at a public-university value.
