All three University of Illinois System universities again ranked high among public institutions and universities nationwide in the 2022-23 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) ranked 13th among public national universities and 41st among national universities, both steps up from the last round of rankings. Gies College of Business ranked No. 7 in public undergraduate business programs. Grainger College of Engineering ranked seventh among national universities for undergraduate engineering programs, with its Department of Computer Science ranking fifth in undergraduate computer science programs.
“It is always good to see rankings that recognize and celebrate the outstanding quality of the educational experiences we offer. Here at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, the opinions that carry the most weight for us are those of the students who trust us with their educational careers and who will leave this university prepared to go out and change the world in truly amazing ways," UIUC Chancellor Robert Jones said.
University of Illinois Chicago
The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) climbed four spots to No. 42 among public national universities. In a broader measure, UIC landed among the top 100 national universities by jumping six spots to tie for 97th. UIC also gained 10 spots to be rank ninth in the nation in undergraduate nursing. Learn more about UIC rankings.
“U.S. News & World Report’s rankings are the latest indicator of the impactful teaching and learning environment that is accessible at Chicago’s only public research university,” UIC Interim Chancellor Javier Reyes said. “UIC continues to be a place where success and achievement are cultivated, and an affordable world-class education is propelling our next generation of leaders, innovators and scholars to reach their goals.”
University of Illinois Springfield
For the fourth year in a row, the University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) ranked as the top public regional university in Illinois. It bumped up a spot to be the third best public university in the Midwest regional category. UIS also ranked as the sixth best college for veterans in the Midwest Region. Learn more about UIS rankings.
“We are proud to be continually recognized as one of the best public universities in the country,” said UIS Chancellor Janet L. Gooch. “This emphasizes our focus on student success and confirms that UIS is a prestigious destination for students to learn – both online and on our beautiful campus – with top-tier faculty and staff.”
