University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Admissions
Interested in attending University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, UIUC accepted 37% of applicants. We classify this as selective.
In the most recent year, 83,011 people applied and 30,384 were accepted.
Accepted/Applied
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 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 30% ended up enrolling at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, making their yield rate High. 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 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things UIUC considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Extracurricular Activities
- First Generation
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
- Talent/Ability
Important
- Application Essay
Considered
- Geographical Residence
- Standardized Test Scores
- State Residency
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Not Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Class Rank
- Interview
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Recommendation(s)
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign?
Grades
62% of freshmen who attended UIUC were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 89% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.
Applicants submitting SAT Scores
Applicants submitting ACT Scores
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
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