About Crop Sciences, Ms in University of Illinois At Urbana Champaign
Applicants are considered for admission to the Master of Science program if they have a bachelor's or equivalent degree comparable to that granted by the University of Illinois. Admission to the Ph.D. program will be considered for applicants with the M.S., those nearing completion of the M.S., and in some cases, those with the B.S. Because of the diversity of programs in the Department of Crop Sciences, the preparation that is needed varies considerably. Strong letters of reference, evident motivation to undertake graduate study, and good preparation in basic science courses enhance an applicant's credentials. For some programs, greater emphasis is given to previous training in plant sciences, chemistry, or mathematics. A grade point average equivalent to at least a B in the last 60 semester hours of undergraduate course work plus any graduate level work completed is required. All applicants whose native language is not English are required to submit the results of the TOEFL or IELTS as evidence of English proficiency.
Academic qualification equivalents
- Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree
English language requirements
- IELTS : 7.0
- TOEFL IBT: 102
University of Illinois At Urbana Champaign Highlights
Application Portal |
Coalition Application/MyIllini application (Undergraduate Applicant)
Online Graduate Portal (Graduate Applicant) |
Application Fee |
75 USD (International Undergraduate Applicant);
90 USD (International Graduate Applicant) |
Acceptance Rate |
59% |
Graduation Rate |
85% |
SAT Score (Middle 50%) |
1400-1530 |
ACT Score (Middle 50%) |
26-32 |
Mode of Payment |
Visa/MasterCard Credit Card |
Academic Calendar |
Semester Based |
Intake Seasons |
Fall, Spring, and Summer |
Work Experience |
Required for certain graduate programs |
Financial Aid |
Scholarship, Grants, and Loans |
International Student Helpdesk |
isss@illinois.edu |
University of Illinois At Urbana Champaign Annual Cost to Attend
Illinois Resident Tuition - $12,036
Fee |
Cost |
Books and Supplies |
$1,200 |
Other Fees |
$3,086 |
Room and Board |
$11,480 |
Budget for Other Expenses |
$2,500 |
Total One Year Cost |
$30,302 |
Out of State Resident Tuition -$29,178
Fee |
Cost |
Books and Supplies |
$1,200 |
Other Fees |
$3,086 |
Room and Board |
$11,480 |
Budget for Other Expenses |
$2,500 |
Total One Year Cost |
$47,444 |