Engineering Undeclared

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What is Engineering Undeclared?

If you're interested in the field of engineering but need more time to decide on a major, this program is for you. As an Engineering Undeclared student, you'll have a chance to explore your major options during your first two years while studying in The Grainger College of Engineering.

You'll select three majors of interest in your first year while working with dedicated Engineering Undeclared advisors to ensure these majors best fit your career goals. You can apply to your major of interest as early as your second semester and as late as your fourth. Please note that as an Engineering Undeclared student, you can choose any major within Grainger Engineering except for Computer Science.

Post-Graduation Success¹

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Insufficient survey data is available for grad school attendance.

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Program Resources

Grainger College of Engineering Program Webpage

Review Criteria

First-Year Major-Specific Criteria

Strong math and science coursework and performance
Calculus preferred and physics expected (if available at high school)
Strong teamwork and interpersonal communication skills
Interest in improving society through engineering

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Transfer Criteria

Transfer Guide

Graduation & Retention²

Years to degree: N/A

First-Year retention rate: N/A

Four-year graduation rate: N/A

Six-year graduation rate: N/A

Annual Program Costs³

Illinois Resident

Tuition: $17,976
Fees: $4,928
Expenses: $18,222
Total: $41,126

Non-Resident

Tuition: $39,736
Fees: $4,928
Expenses:$18,562
Total: $63,226

International

Tuition: $42,868
Fees: $4,928
Expenses: $18,562
Total: $66,358

Related Majors

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¹ Post-graduate data was collected through the Illini Success initiative, which primarily relies on self-reported survey data sources. Statistics are aggregated from the past three years. Please note that total compensation may be greater than annual salary as other forms of compensation (e.g., signing bonus, commission, benefits) are not included. For more information on Illini Success data and methods, please visit the Illini Success website. For average wage or salary information five years after entry into an occupation, visit the Post-Secondary Employment Outcomes Explorer.

² Graduation and retention data comes from several majors within a similar interest area. Data may not yet be available for newly created programs. Years-to-degree data is only available for programs from which you can earn a degree. Retention and graduation rates are only available for programs that you can apply directly into. Retention rates reflect retention to the university, not necessarily retention within the major.

³ "Expenses" are estimated and include books, supplies, housing, and other living expenses. The exact amount you’ll pay depends on where you decide to live, the meal plan you choose, and your overall lifestyle. To learn more about costs, please visit the Office of Student Financial Aid website. To learn the average monthly student loan payment over a period of 20 years based on estimated cost, visit the Illinois College2Career website.