Is UIUC a good school?

UIUC is well regarded and highly ranked in multiple programs, especially their Engineering and Business schools (ranked 6th and 15th, respectively, by U.S. News & World Report).

Today, the University of Illinois is one of the foremost STEM and business institutions in the world and recognized as a Public Ivy (a public university with the value and prestige of the Ivy League).

What is UIUC known for?

The University of Illinois—Urbana-Champaign comprises 15 colleges and schools. Its School of Information Sciences, College of Engineering and Department of Psychology are among the best in the country. The school's College of Business, College of Education and College of Law are also highly ranked.

Is UIUC an elite school?

For people who think the Ivy League is the be-all, end-all, it's nothing: UIUC is not posh or elite enough. For the programs in which UIUC is ranked highly, it's very well reputed among the people in that area or following that area.