Can you get into University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign?
Champaign, IL · Public · 36,258 students Here is the class that got in, and where your numbers land inside it.
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The admitted class · 2024
What it took to get in
Acceptance rate
42.4%
SAT middle 50%
1310–1520
median 1415
ACT middle 50%
30–34
median 32
Top 10% of class
56%
of admitted students
Testing
optional
44% submitted an SAT
Graduation rate
85%
within six years
Reported by the college
What University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign actually reads
Colleges publish which parts of an application they weigh. It is the most useful thing they say about admissions and almost nobody reads it, because knowing that an essay is very important here and class rank is not considered changes where the work should go.
Very important
The parts of an application this school weighs most heavily.
- Grades
- Course rigor
Important
Weighed, though below the factors above.
- Essay
- Extracurriculars
- Talent or ability
- Character and personal qualities
- First-generation status
Considered
Looked at, but not decisive on its own.
- Test scores
- State residency
- Where you live
- Volunteer work
- Work experience
Not considered
Reported as playing no part in the decision.
- Class rank
- Recommendations
- Interview
- Demonstrated interest
- Legacy
- Religious affiliation
From University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s Common Data Set, 2025, section C7, where colleges report how heavily they weigh each part of an application.
Real cost · 2024 data
What families actually pay
The sticker price is $33,642, but almost nobody pays it. Average net price at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign by family income, after grants and scholarships:
- Under $30k$2,038
- $30k–$48k$5,373
- $48k–$75k$7,982
- $75k–$110k$15,152
- Over $110k$28,761
U.S. Department of Education data: average net price per year for aided first-time students. Your number depends on your family’s finances.
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Common questions
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign admissions, answered
What is University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's acceptance rate?
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign admits 42.4% of applicants (latest reported cycle: 2024).
What SAT score do you need for University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign?
The middle 50% of admitted students score between 1310 and 1520. A score above 1520 clears the 75th percentile; below 1310, the rest of the application has to carry more weight.
Is University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign test-optional?
Yes, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is currently test-optional. Submit a score if it falls inside or above the admitted middle 50%.
What does University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign look for in an application?
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign reports that it weighs grades, course rigor, essay, extracurriculars, talent or ability most heavily, in its Common Data Set. Anything it lists as not considered is worth knowing too, because effort spent there does not count here.
How much does University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign actually cost?
Sticker price is $33,642, but the average family pays $14,355 after aid. Families earning under $30k pay about $2,038 per year on average.
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