- Acceptance rate: 42% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 650–740 reading and writing, 660–780 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 30–34 composite
- Average net price: $14,297 a year (2022–23)
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign GPA calculator
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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign GPA requirements
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign doesn't consider high school GPA when it decides on first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign acceptance rate
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign admitted 31,247 of 73,742 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 42%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a public 4-year university in Champaign, Illinois, with 37,140 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 650 | 700 | 740 |
| SAT Math | 660 | 740 | 780 |
| ACT Composite | 30 | 32 | 34 |
| ACT English | 30 | 34 | 35 |
| ACT Math | 28 | 32 | 35 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1440 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Not considered |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $14,297 a year at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign hard to get into?
It's selective: fewer than half of applicants got in. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign admitted 42% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What is the acceptance rate at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign?
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's acceptance rate was 42% for fall 2024: it admitted 31,247 of 73,742 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
What GPA does the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign look for?
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign doesn't consider high school GPA in admission, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What SAT and ACT scores do the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign students have?
The middle 50% of University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 650–740 in reading and writing and 660–780 in math; ACT composite 30–34, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Is the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign test optional?
Yes. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 48% sent SAT scores and 16% sent ACT scores.
How important is GPA for getting into the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign?
Not as a number: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign requires high school record, college preparatory program and essay or personal statement. It considers test scores and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider high school GPA, high school class rank, recommendations, other tests, demonstration of competencies and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What do students pay at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $14,297 a year at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign?
Yes. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign require an essay?
Yes. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign requires a personal statement or essay from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does it matter at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign if a parent went there?
No. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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