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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign: Acceptance Rate and SAT Scores

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign admits about 42.4% of applicants. The reported SAT middle-50% range is 1310–1520 (sum of the section 25th/75th percentiles reported to College Scorecard). That SAT range concords to roughly a 28–34 ACT Composite under the official 2018 College Board/ACT concordance table.

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Acceptance rate 42.4%
SAT range 1310-1520
Net price $13,042
Graduation rate 86.3%

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign At a Glance

LocationChampaign, Illinois
TypePublic
Undergraduate Enrollment36,258
Acceptance Rate42.4%
SAT Range (Reading & Writing)650-740
SAT Range (Math)660-780
SAT Range (Combined, approx.)1310-1520
Average SAT (Combined)1440
ACT Range30-34
Average Net Price$13,042/yr
Tuition (In-State)$16,354/yr
Tuition (Out-of-State)$36,706/yr
4-Year Graduation Rate86.3%
Full-Time Retention Rate94.8%
Median Earnings, 10 Years After Entry$87,599
Median Debt at Completion$17,750

How University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Compares

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is more selective than about 86% of the 254 schools in this list with a published acceptance rate.

With about 36,258 students, it is larger than about 92% of the 265 schools in this list.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's acceptance rate?

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's acceptance rate is about 42.4%, based on the most recent data reported to the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

What SAT score do you need for University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign?

Admitted students at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign typically report a combined SAT score between 1310 and 1520 (the reported 25th to 75th percentile range).

Does University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign require the SAT?

Test-optional and test-required policies change from year to year and are not part of the College Scorecard data used on this page. Check University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's own admissions site for its current testing policy, linked below.

What is the average cost of University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign?

The average net price reported for University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is $13,042 per year, after grant and scholarship aid.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect the most recent data available via the College Scorecard API — see also University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's official site.