About U. of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Illinois is a national and global leader in education and research, attracting the best students from across the U.S. and around the world. You will select from 150 undergraduate majors and more than 4,000 courses. You'll learn with a world-class faculty who have won the world's top honors for their research and discoveries. We take pride in ensuring students make the most of their time here, both in and out of the classroom.
31540 Undergrads
12322 Graduates
3150* (10%)Jewish Undergrads(Percent of Population)
1500* (12%)Jewish Graduates(Percent of Population)
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There is currently no Hillel affiliated organization on this campus.
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