# University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Champaign, IL. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/university-of-illinois-urbana-champaign

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a public college in Champaign, IL with 36,258 undergraduates. It admits 42% of applicants, and admitted students average 1440 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $13,042 per year ($871 for families earning under $30,000). 86% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $87,599 ten years after enrolling.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 42% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 67,398 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 29,446 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 650–740 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 660–780 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 30–34 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $34,226 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $13,042 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $871 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $2,983 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $5,924 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $11,952 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $29,998 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 36,258 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 86% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $87,599 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $17,750 (FY2024) |

## What University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Not considered
- College-prep coursework: Required
- Class rank: Not considered
- Essay or personal statement: Required
- Recommendations: Not considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## FAQ

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

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign admits 42% of applicants, which makes it selective.

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

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 650–740 on SAT Reading and Writing and 660–780 on SAT Math; the average total is 1440.

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

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 30–34.

**Is University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign test optional?**

Test optional (considered if submitted).

**How many students apply to University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign?**

In Fall 2023, 67,398 students applied to University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and 29,446 were admitted; 8,325 enrolled.

**Does University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign consider legacy status?**

No. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

**Does University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign require an essay?**

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).

**How much does University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign cost?**

The sticker cost of attendance is $34,226 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $13,042.

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

86% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.


## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 145637. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology