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Student Characteristics (Fall 2007)
TOTAL NUMBER OF STUDENTS Student Level and Enrollment Status
Part-time 690 Full-time
Undergraduate Success and
42,326
Progress Rate
Graduated from Illinois Still Enrolled at Illinois Graduated from other Institution Still Enrolled at other Institution
First-Time, Full-Time Students
30,205
2,619
Starting Fall 2002
4 Years Later
95%
8,812
Undergraduate Graduate/Professional
6 Years Later
92%
Full-Time Transfer Students
Total Gender
Women Men 14,508 16,387
30,895
Starting Fall 2002
UNDERGRADUATE PROFILE
4 Years Later
75%
6 Years Later
74%
47% 53%
Race/Ethnicity
African American / Black American Indian / Alaskan Native Asian / Pacific Islander Hispanic International White Race/Ethnicity Unknown 2,067 85 3,954 2,130 1,731 20,271 657 7% 0% 13% 7% 6% 66% 2%
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A 95% four-year success and progress rate means that 95% of students starting in Fall 2002 either graduated or are still enrolled at a higher education institution four years later. Counts for the Fall 2002 entering class shown in the graph above. • 6,236 First-Time, Full-Time Students • 1,215 Full-Time Transfer Students
Geographic Distribution (Degree-Seeking)
Illinois Other US States & Territories Other Countries 88% 5% 5% Retention of Fall 2006 First-Time, Full-time Students
Returned for Fall 2007
93% 93% 0% 50% 100%
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Age (Degree-Seeking)
Average Age Percent of Undergraduates Age 25 or Older 21.1 2%
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Costs of Attendance and Financial Aid
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Undergraduate Admissions
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Typical Undergraduate Costs per Year Without Financial Aid for FullTime, In-State Students (2007-08)
Other expenses (books, transportation, etc.) $4,294 Room & Board (on campus) $8,196
21,645
15,361
Required Fees $2,690
Tuition (in-state) $8,440
6,948
2,450 1,148 866
Total: $23,620
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New Freshmen
New Transfers
Academic Preparation of New Freshman
The cost to attend varies based on the individual circumstances of students and may be reduced through grants and scholarships. Test(s) Required for Admission: SAT or ACT
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Middle 50% of Test Score Range Composite Math English Critical Reading
ACT 26-31 25-32 26-32
SAT 630-740 540-670
50% of admitted students have test scores within the ranges listed, 25% have scores above, and 25% have scores below.
Financial Aid Awarded to Undergraduates (Fall 2006) Overall Financial Aid • 61% of Fall 2006 full-time undergraduates received financial aid of some type including need-based loans, work study, and non need-based scholarships. Annual Need-Based Scholarships & Grants • 36% of Fall 2006 full-time undergraduates received need-based grants or scholarships; the average award for the year was $8,821.
Percent in top 25% of High School Graduating Class Percent in top 50% of High School Graduating Class Average High School GPA (4-point scale)
89% 99% -
Degrees and Areas of Study
Degrees Awarded at Illinois in 2006-07 Bachelor's Master's Annual Need-Based Loans • 34% of Fall 2006 full-time undergraduates received need-based workstudy and/or loans (not including parent loans); the average loan for the year was $3,800. Percent of Fall 2006 First-Time Students Receiving Each Type of Financial Aid Doctoral Professional (e.g., Law, Medicine) Total Areas of Study with the Largest Number of Undergraduate Degrees Awarded in 2006-07 Business/Marketing
State Grants
35%
7,035 2,582 698 320 10,635
15% 14% 10% 8% 7% 46% 100%
Engineering Social Sciences Biological/life sciences
Federal Grants
16%
Student Loans Institutional Aid/ Scholarships Any Type of Financial Aid
35%
Psychology All other degree areas
38%
70%
NOTE: Student may receive aid from more than one source.
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign The Illinois Experience
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An Illinois education starts with top-notch academic programs and extends far beyond the classroom. Join one of more than 800 student organizations or start a new one; participate in the lively arts scene in one of the most cosmopolitan regions in the Midwest; be challenged by an honors program or a life-changing study abroad adventure; develop leadership skills; volunteer in a local school; become an entrepreneur; cheer on a Big Ten team -- it's all part of the Illinois Experience.
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Honors Programs
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Cultural Attractions
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100% of new freshmen live on campus Students per Faculty Undergraduate classes with fewer than 30 students Undergraduate classes with fewer than 50 students 16.7 to 1 64% 81% 50% of all undergraduates live on campus
Campus Safety
Full-Time Instructional Faculty Total Faculty % Women % from Minority Groups % with Highest Degree in Field 1,974 30% 23% 92% Illinois is serious about safety. The campus is well-lit and wellpatrolled by University Police; SafeRides and SafeWalks programs help students out at night; short courses on selfdefense techniques and bike and pedestrian safety are presented in the residence halls. A text/email alert system can notify students within minutes of weather or other emergencies. All certified housing is equipped with sprinker systems and regular emergency drills are conducted in all the halls.
Carnegie Classification of Institutional Characterics
Basic Type Research Universities (very high research activity) Size and Setting Large four-year, primarily residential Enrollment Profile Majority undergraduate Undergraduate Profile Full-time four-year, more selective, lower transfer-in Undergraduate Instructional Program Balanced arts & sciences/professions, high graduate coexistence Graduate Instructional Program Comprehensive doctoral with medical/veterinary
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Future Plans of Spring 2007 Bachelor's Degree Recipients
Other 13% Graduate Study 34%
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Employment 53%
NOTE: Institutional classifications based on the Carnegie 2005 edition.
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Student Experiences and Perceptions
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Students who are actively involved in their own learning and development are more likely to be successful in college. Colleges and universities offer students a wide variety of opportunities both inside and outside the classroom to become engaged with new ideas, people, and experiences. Institutions measure the effectiveness of these opportunities in a variety of ways to better understand what types of activities and programs students find the most helpful.
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In addition, institutions participating in the VSA program measure student involvement on campus using one of four national surveys. Results from the one survey are reported for a common set of questions selected as part of VSA. Following are the selected results from the 2008 National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE). The questions have been grouped together in categories that are known to contribute to student learning and development. The results reported below are based on the responses of seniors who participated in the survey.
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Group Learning Experiences 96% percent of seniors worked with classmates on assignments outside of class. 61% of seniors tutored or taught other students 42% of seniors spent at least 6 hours per week participating in co-curricular activities such as student organizations and intramural sports Active Learning Experiences 89% of seniors spent at least 6 hours per week preparing for class 32% of seniors worked on a research project with a faculty member 60% of seniors participated in an internship, practicum, or field experience 67% of seniors participated in community service or volunteer work 24% of seniors participated in study abroad of seniors made at least one class presentation last year Institutional Commitment to Student Learning and Success 66% of seniors believe this institution provides support for student success 62% of seniors rated the quality of academic advising at this institution as good or excellent 66% of seniors reported that this institution provided help in coping with work, family and other non-academic responsibilities 89% of seniors reported working harder than they thought they could to meet an instructor's standards or expectations
Student Satisfaction 88% of seniors would attend this institution if they started over again 88% of seniors rated their entire educational experience as good or excellent 82% of seniors reported that other students were friendly or supportive
Student Interaction with Campus Faculty and Staff 50% of seniors believed that the campus staff were helpful, considerate, or flexible 68% of seniors believed that faculty are available, helpful, or sympathetic 94% of seniors reported that faculty members provided prompt feedback on their academic performance 68% of seniors discussed readings or ideas with faculty members outside of class
Experiences with Diverse Groups of People and Ideas 61% of seniors reported that they often tried to understand someone else's point of view 90% of seniors reported their experience at this institution contributed to their understanding people of other racial and ethnic backgrounds 59% of seniors often had serious conversations with students of a different race or ethnicity
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