Rankings and recognition
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Carnegie classification
A Doctoral University (which undergraduates attend) with very high research activity
Institutional classification used for academic peer grouping.
Athletics
NCAA Division I
NCAA division where available from verified imports.
Editorial spotlight
College profile: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Main Campus
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Main Campus is a public institution in Champaign, IL. IPEDS-reported enrollment is approximately 8,273 students. The published admit rate is 60%. The graduation rate in federal outcomes data is 85%. CollegesRef separates verified metrics from this editorial overview — confirm figures on the admissions, financial, and outcomes tabs before making decisions.
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