UIUC
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign · Champaign, Illinois · Public
UIUC admitted 37% of 83,045 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1390–1520 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 85% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at UIUC
Enter a score to see whether UIUC is a reach, target or likely school for you.
Based on the admit rate (37%) alone. Add a score for a sharper read.
A rough read from the admit rate and test scores only. Grades, courses, essays and activities matter as much or more.
Early decision and early action
UIUC offers early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.
6,826 students were offered a spot on the waitlist, 4,317 took it, and 1 were admitted from it.
What admissions weighs
How UIUC rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- GPA
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Character
- First generation
Important
- Essay
Considered
- Test scores
- Where you live
- State residency
- Volunteering
- Work experience
Not considered
- Class rank
- Recommendations
- Interview
- Legacy
- Religion
- Showing interest
What it costs
Full price with housing is $33,642 in-state and $52,139 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $14,297 on average (in-state).
Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:
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