Fast Facts

• Founded in 1857 as the first public university in Illinois
• National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education accredited continuously since 1954
• Accredited programs: 41
• Undergraduate teacher education majors (2006-2007): 4,751
• Undergraduate teacher education graduates: 1,161
• Master's degrees awarded (2006-2007): 143
• Doctorates awarded (2006-2007): 23
• Living alumni: 43,470
• Alumni currently teaching (2004-2005): 19,026
• Teacher education faculty: 374
• Students in University Laboratory Schools (2006-2007): 1,059
• External grants and contracts (fiscal year 2007): $6.3 million
• Education scholarships: 86 awards totaling nearly $112,000