University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Public university · Champaign, IL · 36,258 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
42%
Selective
SAT (middle 50%)
1310–1520
ACT (middle 50%)
30–34
Average net price
$13,042
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$34,226
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
86%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign?
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign accepts about 42 of every 100 applicants (42%), which makes it selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1310 and 1520 on the SAT. A score at or above 1520 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1310, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 30–34.
The latest federal data says University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $34,226 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $13,042 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $16,354 for IL residents and $36,706 for out-of-state students.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$16,354
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$36,706
- Room & board$15,184
- Total cost of attendance$34,226
- Average net price after grants$13,042
Popular majors
Engineering, Computer Science, Business, Social Sciences, Psychology.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign FAQ
- What is University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's acceptance rate?
- 42% — selective.
- What SAT score do you need for University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1310–1520. Aim for 1520 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 30–34.
- Is University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign test-optional?
- The latest federal data says University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign cost?
- About $34,226 a year before aid; $13,042 on average after grants.
- What is University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's FAFSA school code?
- 001775. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign receives your information.
- What is University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's graduation rate?
- 86% of students finish within six years.
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