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Interested in attending Illinois College?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Illinois College, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

75
%
Acceptance rate
3.68
Average High School GPA

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Illinois College?

75%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Illinois College accepted 75% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 3,304 people applied and 2,476 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
1369 / 1803 (76%)
Men
1107 / 1501 (74%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Illinois College:

100%
90.0
80.0
70.0
60.0
50.0
2024
2025
2026

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

11%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 11% ended up enrolling at Illinois College, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Illinois College by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Illinois College considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Character/Personal Qualities

Important

  • Application Essay
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Interview
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Talent/Ability

Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Class Rank
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Illinois College?

3.68
Average High School GPA

Grades

Students who recently attended Illinois College as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.68. 13% of freshmen who attended Illinois College were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 44% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
28%
3.75-3.99
20%
3.50-3.74
27%
3.25-3.49
15%
3.00-3.24
7%
2.50-2.99
3%

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

37%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

12%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
460
75th Percentile
575
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
470
75th Percentile
600
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
940
75th Percentile
1160

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Illinois College. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

September 5
Application notification
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