It is very difficult to get into University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Around 60% of applicants get into University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign each year. Out of 47,527 applications received in 2023, 28,352 students were offered admission.
If you are thinking about applying to University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, the deadline for Fall 2024 admissions is 1/5 and the fee for the application costs $75.
Students who submit their applications to University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign for fall should receive an admissions decision no later than February 15.
Here is an overiew of some of University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign's admissions stats.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2023 | Admissions Statistics |
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Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class | 54% |
Mean SAT Score | 1410 |
Admissions Test Policy | Test Optional |
Applicants Who Submit SATs | 43% |
Applicants Who Submit ACTs | 24% |
Waitlist | Yes |
These are the application deadlines for University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Application Type | Offered | Application Deadline | Notification Deadline |
---|---|---|---|
Early Decision I | No | – | – |
Early Decision II | – | – | – |
Early Action | No | – | – |
Regular Decision | Yes | 1 5 | February 15 |
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign does not offer early decision or early action.
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It is very difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.
In 2022, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign waitlisted 2,455 students and 1,517 accepted a place on the waitlist.
Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are given the most weight when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that prioritize the admissions factors where you shine.
What does University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.
Admissions Factor | Level |
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Academic GPA | Very Important |
Rigor of Secondary School Record | Very Important |
Application Essay | Important |
Extracurricular Activities | Important |
Talent/Ability | Important |
Character/Personal Qualities | Considered |
Geographical Residence | Considered |
Racial/Ethnic Status | Considered |
Standardized Test Scores | Considered |
State Residency | Considered |
Volunteer Work | Considered |
Work Experience | Considered |
First Generation | Considered |
Make sure to check with University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign for more information on admission factors.
To apply to University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, all applicants must submit the following items. Make sure to check in with University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.
Area | Required | Recommended | Required for Some | Details (If Any) |
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Other Requirements | – | – | √ | audition or portfolio |
Transcript(S) of College Record | – | – | – | – |
Written Essay or Personal Statement | √ | – | – | – |
Transcript of High School Record | √ | – | – | – |
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign has not provided an information about GPAs of accepted students. Any questions regarding applicant expectations should be addressed directly with the school.
Out of all students that were admitted, 18% submitted a class rank. At University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 54% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 85% were in the top 25% and 99% were in the top 50%.
At University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.
GPA | Percent of Students |
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4.0 GPA | – |
3.75 and 3.99 | – |
3.50 and 3.74 | – |
3.25 and 3.49 | – |
3.00 and 3.24 | – |
2.50 and 2.9 | – |
2.00 and 2.49 | – |
This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.
Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign directly.
About GPAs
Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.
An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is a test optional school. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.
In 2022, 43% of University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 24% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.
To be competitive with other University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign applicants, you should aim to earn between 1340 and 1510 (or higher!) on the SAT. At University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1510 and 25% of scored lower than 1340, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign student is 1410.
On the SAT Math Section, 25% of University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign students scored 790 or higher and 75% of students scored 650 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign students scored 740 or higher, and 75% scored a 650 or higher.
To be most competitive at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, you should strive to earn between 29 and 34 on the ACT.
An ACT score of 34 means you fall in the 75th percentile for University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 34, and three out of four students scored lower than 34 on the ACT.
A 29 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign students. Only one out of every four students scored below 29.
For transfer students, it is very difficult to get admitted to University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is March 1. Applicants should hear back by April 15.
Transfer students can enroll in University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign during the following terms:
• Fall Term
• Winter Term
• Spring Term
• Winter Term
• Summer Term
Can I defer my acceptance to University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign?
✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Does University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign accept transfer credits?
✅ University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions.
Does University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?
✅ University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.
Do I have to submit test scores to University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign?
❌ No, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is test optional, so it's up to you if you want to submit test scores or not. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you probably want to include them. If your scores are average or below average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.
What is University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign's acceptance rate?
✅ The acceptance rate for University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is 60%.
What is the early decision acceptance rate at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign?
❌ University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign does not offer early decision.
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Admission Difficulty
How hard is it to get into University of Illinois? University of Illinois is a very selective institution. The University of Illinois acceptance rate is 60%. This means that the institution accepts 59 out of every 100 applicants.
First-Year Applications are Due
Transfer Applications are Due
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to University of Illinois is Jan 5.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to University of Illinois is Mar 1.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Composite SAT Range
Math SAT Range
Reading SAT Range
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1510 and Above
1340 to 1510
1340 and Less
The median SAT score for University of Illinois students is 1410. Applicants with SAT scores of 1510 and above have a good chance of being admitted to University of Illinois, while applicants with SAT scores between 1340 to 1510 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1340 have a low chance of being offered a spot at University of Illinois.
Avg. High School GPA (non-weighted)
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