Record freshman class enrolled at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Published September 11, 2023 8:34PM CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is kicking off the school year with an impressi...
Published September 11, 2023 8:34PM CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is kicking off the school year with an impressive milestone. Their Class of 2027, comprised of 8,325 new freshmen, marks the largest freshman class in the university's history. This significant influx of new students has driven undergraduate enrollment to an all-time high, with a total of 35,467 undergraduates - another record-breaking achievement for the university. The remarkable figures come despite the fact that the cost of higher education in Illinois is higher compared to neighboring states.