Explore Cohen Hillel at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
With nearly 3,000 Jewish students and a top academic institution, Hillel is a home-away-from-home for many Jewish students from around the country. On a daily basis, dozens of students relax at Hillel between classes or at the end of their day; staff members are frequently seen around campus working with students to maximize their experiences on campus. Hillel holds about 500 programs each year including sports tournaments, social gatherings, educational opportunities and professional development sessions.Champaign-Urbana has an Eruv, a Mikvah and 3 kosher restaurants including Hillel's Cafe Sababa.
The Campus has several kosher dining options, a unique Jewish studies program that offers a Minor and a Major in its field.
This Hillel serves: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Parkland College; Eastern Illinois University
Undergraduate Enrollment
100 Jewish Students (1.6%*)
6,229 Students
*Percent of population
6,229 Students
*Percent of population
Graduate Enrollment
5 Jewish Students (0.3%*)
1,577 Students
*Percent of population
1,577 Students
*Percent of population
Jewish Experience
- Served by Hillel Yes
- Religious Services Available Unknown
- Hillel Rabbi/Senior Jewish Educator Yes
- Kosher Food Available Unknown
- Birthright Israel Participation Yes
- Alt Break Participation No
- Jewish Studies Offered No
- Jewish Studies Major or Minor None
- Study Abroad in Israel Unknown
- Israel Fellow Yes
- JLIC Educator Yes
- Hillel Mental Health/Wellness Staff No
Campus Climate for Jewish Students
- Hillel CCI Antisemitism Training Participant No
- Open Title VI Investigation No
- Anti-Israel Student Government or BDS Resolution None
Additional Campus Information
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- Private/Public Public
- Acceptance Rate 53%
- U.S. Region Midwest
- Commuter/Residential Commuter
- Tuition In-State $11,989
- Tuition Out-of-State $14,269
- Out-of-State/Int’l 7% / 3%
- Greek Life Yes
Trips & Experiences
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