School of Social Work (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign)
College in Illinois, U.S.
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The School of Social Work is the social work school of University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. The school was originally a graduate school, but began an undergraduate program in Fall 2010.[4][5]
| Type | Public |
|---|---|
| Established | 1944[1] |
Parent institution | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign |
| Dean | Ben Lough[2] |
| Students | 546[3] |
| Undergraduates | 260[3] |
| Postgraduates | 286[3] |
| Location | , Illinois |
| Website | socialwork.illinois.edu |
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On May 11, 2023, Ben Lough was named as the new dean of the school.[6] He succeeded Steve Anderson. Anderson had served since 2017.[7]
Facilities
The School of Social Work houses one building, located on Nevada Street in Urbana. Until 2009, the building used to be housed on Oregon Street.[8] The current location is three blocks east of the Main Quadrangle, and a block east of Busey–Evans Residence Halls.
Ranking
As of 2025, the master's program has been ranked 24th out of 319 social work schools by U.S. News & World Report.[9]