University of Illinois Urbana - Champaign

Yes, UIUC has offered online courses since 1995. These online programs are taught by the same faculty that teach in-person courses, and the coursework refers to the same curriculum. UIUC has 190+ Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCS) through its website and the learning management system Coursera. 

UIUC offers online programs at the following levels: undergraduate, certificate, master's, and doctoral. It also offers online endorsements, remote continuing education programs, and single online courses.

According to Fall 2021 data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), 4.3% of undergraduate students at UIUC were enrolled exclusively in distance education while almost half of all students at the graduate level — 47.3% — were online-only students. 

Yes, UIUC is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. This stamp of approval shows that an institution meets federal educational standards.

OnlineU only includes accredited online schools on its site.

UIUC is known for its diverse student body, extensive degree programs, and dedication to distance education. Along with a robust offering of online programs, UIUC has 300+ study abroad programs in 70 countries. It was also the first university to receive the Barrier-Free America Award for excellence in accessibility design, which is a credit to their online courses and programs.

According to College Scorecard's federal data, the average UIUC graduate earns a yearly salary of $77,368, which is higher than the national midpoint of $50,391. The five online degree programs that provide the highest yearly earnings for graduates are the following master’s degrees:

• Computer science ($209,146)
• Mechanical engineering ($103,659)
• Accounting ($91,092)
• Civil engineering  ($88,050)

The highest earning bachelor's degree proram is the major in Earth, society, & environmental sustainability. 

Another way to gauge future earnings is to consider OnlineU’s proprietary Salary Score, which ranks colleges by how much their alumni earn compared to graduates across the country with the same degree. UIUC has an average Salary Score of 69 out of 100.

UIUC has a fairly competitive acceptance process, as it only accepts 60% of applicants on average (based on College Scorecard data). Additionally, the SAT and ACT scores of admitted students are higher than average. SAT scores ranged from 640 to 730 for critical reading and 680 to 780 for mathematics. Meanwhile, the average ACT score was between 29 and 34.

UIUC lists its admission requirements on the website, so prospective students can understand what they need to apply: 

• The Common App 
• High school transcript
• SAT/ACT scores
• Application fee of $50
• Writing prompts
• List of extracurricular activities, honors, and awards

In addition to general requirements, there are also program-specific requirements to include, especially for art majors. For example, art and design applicants must include a portfolio while dance applicants must audtiohn.