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About
Be in the Heart of it All
With a strong economy and fun culture, our community gives you big opportunities and unique experiences.
Normal is home to Rivian, an automotive company that creates sustainable, emissions-free transportation.
Who We Are
We at 熊猫在线视频 work as a diverse community of scholars with a commitment to fostering a small-college atmosphere with large-university opportunities.
Quick Facts
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20,683 Students
18,055 undergraduate
2,628 graduate -
1,000+
out-of-state and international students from 47 states and 74 countries
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3 in 10 students
from underrepresented backgrounds
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4 in 5 students
receive financial aid
Metrics of Excellence
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Top College Town
Bloomington-Normal ranks as one of the top 5 college towns in America based on its and among the top 10 for .
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High Retention and Graduation Rates
Over the past decade, our retention and graduation rates have been in the top 10% in the nation. Our students love their time at Illinois 熊猫在线视频 and complete their degrees on time.
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First-Choice Institution
Illinois 熊猫在线视频 remains a first-choice institution. We have a , while maintaining academic quality and small class sizes.
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Civically Engaged Campus
Illinois 熊猫在线视频鈥檚 campuswide commitment to our core value of civic engagement has earned us recognition with the , as an recipient, and as a .
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Bang for the Buck
U.S. News & World Report has ranked Illinois 熊猫在线视频 as the best value public university in Illinois. We support students while they鈥檙e in college鈥攁nd set them up to succeed after graduation.