University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Champaign, IL · Public · 4-year · Niche: A+

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign reported a 43.7% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a public 4-year institution in Champaign, IL, with an SAT reference of 1440 and an ACT reference of 32. The historical average net price is $14,355 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

43.7%

67,398 applicants

SAT reference

1440

Combined score

ACT reference

32

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$14,355

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)127014401520
ACT (composite, 1–36)293234

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

85.0%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

94.8%

Median Earnings (10yr)

$81,054

Student Body

36,258

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$2,038
$30,001 – $48,000$5,373
$48,001 – $75,000$7,982
$75,001 – $110,000$15,152
$110,000+$28,761

Top Majors at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

MajorDegrees Awarded
Engineering1,857
Business, Management & Marketing830
Computer & Information Sciences669
Social Sciences602
Psychology601
Biological & Biomedical Sciences514
Agriculture & Natural Resources502
Communication & Journalism454
Mathematics & Statistics400
Health Professions364

Financial Aid at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

About University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Official website: https://www.illinois.edu/

Admissions: https://illinois.edu/admissions

Frequently Asked Questions About University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

What is the acceptance rate at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign?

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign reported a 44% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 67,398. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign?

The historical 44% acceptance rate suggests University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign was moderately selective. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign?

The imported historical records for University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign include an SAT reference value of 1440 and an ACT reference value of 32. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign?

The stored historical average net price at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is $14,355 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 61%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $17,524 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is 85%. its stored first-year retention rate is 95%; stored median earnings 10 years after enrollment are $81,054. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign?

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Early Action on November 1, 2026, Regular Decision on January 5, 2027. Aid deadlines: FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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