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A Great Destination

Whether an incoming freshman or a transfer from another college, all students can find a home within ACES.

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Meet Real ACES Students

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I get to learn a little bit about everything, and there is always something new happening in the field.

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Fast Facts

Among public universities, U of I graduates rank 1st in the Big Ten in starting and mid-career median salary.

The University of Illinois ranked fifth in the nation and first in the Big Ten in "payback ratio," a number based on alumni groups' income as a percentage of the cost of base tuition and fees by the WSJ's Smart Money Magazine.

More than one-third of ACES students have at least one international experience.

Over 30 organizations provide ACES students with the opportunity to network, learn about careers, and contribute to the life of the college.

University of Illinois was rated third nationally by company recruiters for outstanding graduates in a Wall Street Journal report.

Nearly one-third of ACES graduates pursue advanced degrees in a wide variety of disciplines.

81% of 2009-2010 ACES graduates had work, volunteer or internship experiences related to their professional aspirations prior to completeing their degree.

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