University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign acceptance rate, scores and deadlines
Source: Common Data Set 2025–26 · deadlines from UIUC's admissions site.
Acceptance rate
UIUC acceptance rate by year
30,384 of 83,045 applicants admitted for Fall 2025, against 42.4% for Fall 2024.
Show the numbers
| Entering class | Applied | Admitted | Rate | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | 83,045 | 30,384 | 36.6% | Common Data Set |
| Fall 2024 | 73,742 | 31,247 | 42.4% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2023 | 67,398 | 29,446 | 43.7% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2022 | 63,257 | 28,354 | 44.8% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2021 | 47,593 | 28,395 | 59.7% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2020 | 43,473 | 27,520 | 63.3% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2019 | 43,509 | 25,684 | 59.0% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2018 | 39,406 | 24,496 | 62.2% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2017 | 38,965 | 23,974 | 61.5% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2016 | 38,093 | 22,881 | 60.1% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2015 | 34,277 | 22,471 | 65.6% | IPEDS |
2026–27 applications
UIUC deadlines for 2026–27
Apply with Common App. Checked October 24, 2026 on UIUC's admissions site. Dates can change; confirm them there before you submit.
- Early action Apply by Decisions January 29
- Regular decision Apply by Decisions February 26
Early rounds
Early decision and early action at UIUC
UIUC offers early action for 2026–27. It does not publish separate early admit rates in its Common Data Set.
Scores and GPA
Test scores and GPA at UIUC
Scores are for enrolled students who sent them, not for everyone admitted.
What counts
What UIUC weighs
From section C7 of UIUC's Common Data Set 2025–26.
Very important
- Course rigor
- GPA
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Character
- First-generation status
Important
- Essays
Considered
- Test scores
- Where you live
- State residency
- Volunteer work
- Work experience
Not considered
- Class rank
- Recommendations
- Interview
- Alumni relation
- Religious affiliation
- Demonstrated interest
Waitlist
UIUC waitlist
6,826 students were offered a place on the waitlist for Fall 2025, 4,317 accepted it, and 1 were admitted from it (0.0% of those who stayed on).
Cost
What UIUC costs
From the College Scorecard. For your own estimate, use UIUC's net price calculator.
Compare
Colleges with a similar acceptance rate
Close to UIUC's 36.6%, from the same official data.
FAQ
Questions about UIUC admissions
What is UIUC's acceptance rate?
UIUC admitted 30,384 of 83,045 first-year applicants for Fall 2025, an acceptance rate of 36.6%. That is down from 42.4% for Fall 2024. Source: Common Data Set 2025–26.
Is UIUC test-optional for 2026–27?
Yes. UIUC is test-optional for 2026–27: you can apply with or without SAT or ACT scores.
When are UIUC's application deadlines for 2026–27?
Early action: November 1, 2026; Regular decision: January 5, 2027. Check UIUC's admissions site before you apply, as dates can change.
What SAT score do you need for UIUC?
There is no cutoff. The middle 50% of enrolled first-years scored 1390–1520 on the SAT (Fall 2025), and 42.59% of them sent a score. A score at or above 1520 is in the top quarter of enrolled students.
Where the numbers come from
Sources
- University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Common Data Set 2025–26
- College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education), IPEDS admissions 2015–2024
- UIUC first-year admissions, checked October 24, 2026
Odds are estimates from public data, shown as a range. An estimate, not a guarantee.
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