by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a UIUC degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how UIUC measures up.
UIUC is ranked #939 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of F. Within Illinois, it ranks #55 of 112 for value.
These UIUC majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| General Engineering Mechanics | #1 of 2 |
| Engineering Mechanics | #1 of 2 |
| Engineering | #1 of 2 |
| Agricultural Engineering | #2 of 21 |
| Agriculture | #2 of 21 |
| Agricultural & Extension Education Services | #3 of 12 |
| Mathematics & Computer Science | #3 of 16 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #3 of 16 |
| Systems Science & Theory | #3 of 10 |
| Systems Theory | #3 of 10 |
Read the full UIUC value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is ranked #3 out of #129 in Illinois for quality and #55 out of #112 for Illinois value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the UIUC financial aid page to be sure.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is ranked #939 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at UIUC costs about $23,227. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $92,908 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $33,642 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $14,355 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $23,227 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $92,908 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the UIUC net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What UIUC costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a UIUC degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $134,568 | — | — |
| All Students | $92,908 | #939 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $57,420 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $134,568 | — | — |
| All Students | $92,908 | #55 | D |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $57,420 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at UIUC shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $3,883 |
| $30K–$48K | $5,955 |
| $48K–$75K | $10,065 |
| $75K–$110K | $20,205 |
| Over $110K | $28,358 |
About 54% of UIUC undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $17,924 per year. Get more details on the UIUC financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average UIUC cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.