University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Admission
Application Fee
$50
Graduate Application Fee
$70
Acceptance Rate
44.00%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
28.00%
Freshmen Enrollment
7,957
SAT Scores
1,410
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 63,257 students have applied and 28,354 students have allowed to admit to University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (Acceptance rate: 44.82%). UIUC's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 28.06 % where 7,957 students have finally enrolled out of 28,354 admitted students.
UIUC acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Illinois. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as The University of Texas at Austin and University of Virginia-Main Campus, its acceptance rate is much higher (very easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 24.90%).
UIUC enrollment rate (yield) is higher (more admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Illinois. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is much higher (highly eager to enroll) (average yield is 42.80%).
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 .
Admission | illinois.edu/admissions |
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Online Application | admissions.illinois.edu/apply |
Financial Aid | www.osfa.illinois.edu/ |
Net Price Calculator | secure.osfa.illinois.edu/NPC/NPC.asp |
Veterans Tuition | www.vpaa.uillinois.edu/resources/Post911 |
Disability Service | www.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.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
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.
SAT Average | ACT Average | |
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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | 1,410 | 32 |
Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,425 | 32 |
All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
Public, 4-Years Colleges in Illinois | 1,085 | 66 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
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.
25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
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Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 650 | 700 | 730 |
Mathematics | 670 | 740 | 780 |
Total | 1,320 | 1,440 | 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.
25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
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Composite | 29 | 32 | 34 |
English | 30 | 33 | 35 |
Mathematics | 27 | 31 | 34 |
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.
Secondary school GPA | Not Considered |
Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
Secondary school record | Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
Recommendations | Not Considered |
Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
Work experience | Not Considered |
Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
Legacy status | Required |