The average cost of attendance for students at UIUC is calculated on the basis of tuition, books, room and other extra expenses are 51,740 USD -61,292 USD

The university provides both on-campus and off-campus housing, which students can rent on a monthly, quarterly, semester-by-semester, or annual basis. On-campus housing offers a variety of amenities to give students a more homelike experience. The average price for a single room is 11,648 USD; for a double room, it is 10,131 USD; for a semi-suite single room, it is 14,385 USD; and for a semi-suite double room, it is -12,030 USD. Off-campus housing is available to UIUC students on a rent-to-own or lease-to-own basis. The average cost of off-campus housing ranges from $485 to $3,745 USD.

The total number of students enrolled at the university are 51196. The percentage of international students enrolled at the university is 22.6%. The acceptance rate is 61.5 %.

Aside from that, the UIUC campus houses a massive world-class library, common rooms, a theatre, and an alumni centre. It has over 30 student support centres to assist students with day-to-day obstacles and problems. There are over 1000 student organisations available to assist them in selecting the best club for their needs. 8 to create, accounting club, act green club, active minds, actuarial science club, Alpha chi sigma are some of the student organisations. Every year, the Illini 4000 marathon is held for non-profit organisations. To engage students in extracurricular activities, a variety of music, dance, art, and sports events are held. Another programme for students is Work it out on Campus, which allows them to exercise alone or with a partner. It also has a healthy cooking class to promote healthy habits among students.

The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is accredited, most recently in 2010, by the Higher Learning Commission 

The Career Centre at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign offers career and professional development resources to all students. Students must be either currently enrolled or alumni within one year of graduation to be eligible for the Career Centre's services. Alumni who have been out of school for more than a year are eligible for one thirty-minute career coaching session, on-site use of the Career Resource Centre, and access to Handshake. The Boeing Company - $64,264 - $124,928; Northrop Grumman Corporation - $62,052 - $126,760; Caterpillar, Inc. - $62,338 - $118,296; and International Business Machines (IBM) Corporation - $82,414 - $164,706. According to a payscale report, the average salary offered to graduates is $79,000 when the employment rate is factored in.