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Illinois — Financial health grade

Updated October 16, 2026

Where does your school rank? Illinois ranks #9 of 49 in financial health.

Illinois: athletics debt and an A–F grade from FY2025 revenue, expenses, subsidy, and debt. If a factor is missing, the grade is Incomplete.

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