University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Acceptance Rate
Champaign, Illinois · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 67,398
- Admitted
- 29,446
- Yield
- 28.3%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's acceptance rate has fallen from 59% in 2014–15 to 43.7% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 35,822 to 67,398 (+88%) over that period.
Its 43.7% rate makes University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign more selective than about 88% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 50 tracked Illinois schools, it is more selective than about 90%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (52.6% for women vs 37% for men, a 15.6-point gap). University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 28.3% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 35,822 | 21,150 | 59% | 6,937 |
| 2015–16 | 34,277 | 22,471 | 65.6% | 7,562 |
| 2016–17 | 38,093 | 22,881 | 60.1% | 7,592 |
| 2017–18 | 38,965 | 23,974 | 61.5% | 7,518 |
| 2018–19 | 39,406 | 24,496 | 62.2% | 7,609 |
| 2019–20 | 43,509 | 25,684 | 59% | 7,665 |
| 2020–21 | 43,473 | 27,520 | 63.3% | 7,529 |
| 2021–22 | 47,593 | 28,395 | 59.7% | 8,297 |
| 2022–23 | 63,257 | 28,354 | 44.8% | 7,957 |
| 2023–24 | 67,398 | 29,446 | 43.7% | 8,325 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 28,989 | 15,248 | 52.6% |
| Men | 38,395 | 14,192 | 37% |
| Unknown | 14 | 6 | 42.9% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 630–730 | 47% |
| SAT Math | 640–780 | |
| ACT Composite | 29–34 | 18% |
How University of Illinois compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's acceptance rate?
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's acceptance rate is 43.7% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (29,446 admitted of 67,398 applicants).
Is University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign test optional?
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign?
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign received 67,398 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 29,446.
What SAT score do you need for University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign?
Admitted students at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign typically scored 630–730 on SAT Reading/Writing and 640–780 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign getting harder to get into?
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 59% in 2014–15 to 43.7% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.illinois.edu/.