How to Apply to University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply UIUC. UIUC offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
Admissionillinois.edu/admissions
Online Applicationadmissions.illinois.edu/apply
Financial Aidwww.osfa.illinois.edu/
Net Price Calculatorsecure.osfa.illinois.edu/NPC/NPC.asp
Veterans Tuitionwww.vpaa.uillinois.edu/resources/Post911
Disability Servicewww.disability.illinois.edu/

Admission Statistics Charts

The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at UIUC and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.

Test Scores Comparison

In 2023, the average SAT score at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is 1,410 and the average ACT score is 32. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,425). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
UIUC SAT/ACT Scores and Comparison
SAT AverageACT Average
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign1,41032
Similarly Colleges in Rankings1,42532
All U.S. Colleges1,12368
Public, 4-Years Colleges1,11267
4-Years Colleges1,12468
Public, 4-Years Colleges in Illinois1,08566

SAT/ACT Scores by Subject

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At University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 3,485 students submitted SAT scores (44% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,410 and it is extremely competitive scores than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Illinois. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
SAT Scores by Subject
25th percentile50th percentile (Median)75th percentile
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing650700730
Mathematics670740780
Total1,3201,440 1,510
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 1,560 students submitted ACT scores (20% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 32 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Illinois. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
ACT Scores by Subject
25th percentile50th percentile (Median)75th percentile
Composite293234
English303335
Mathematics273134

UIUC Admission Requirements

The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
2 items are Considered if submitted - Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.
Admission Requirements for Applying to University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Secondary school GPANot Considered
Secondary school rankNot Considered
Secondary school recordRequired
Completion of college-preparatory programRequired
RecommendationsNot Considered
Formal demonstration of competenciesNot Considered
Admission test scoresConsidered, if submitted
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)Required
Work experienceNot Considered
Personal statement or essayConsidered, if submitted
Legacy statusRequired