Resources For Students & Parents University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Admissions SAT Scores, Acceptance Rate, Financial Aid & More Share Flipboard Email Print University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, UIUC (see more UIUC photos). Christopher Schmidt / Flickr For Students & Parents College Admissions College Profiles College Admissions Process College Rankings Choosing a College Application Tips Essay Samples & Tips College Testing Testing Graphs Financial Aid Extracurricular Activities Advanced Placement Homework Help Private Schools Test Prep College Life Graduate School Business School Law School Distance Learning View More by Allen Grove Updated October 14, 2017 The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign admits 60 percent of applicants, but that modest acceptance rate doesn't truly capture the selectivity of the university. The applicant pool tends to be self-selecting, and you'll need grades and standardized test scores that are well above average to be admitted. UIUC students tend to be particularly strong in math and science because of the university's many strengths in STEM fields. The great majority of admitted students had GPAs above a 3.0, and your chances will be best if you are a solid "A" student. You can calculate your chances of getting in with Cappex's free tool.UIUC DescriptionThe large flagship campus of the University of Illinois spans the twin cities of Urbana and Champaign. UIUC consistently ranks among the top public universities in the country. The school boasts over 43,000 students and 150 different majors, and it is well known for its outstanding engineering and science programs. Nevertheless, its strengths in the liberal arts and sciences earned it a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa. Illinois has the largest university library in the U.S. outside of the Ivy League. Along with strong academics, UIUC is a member of the Big Ten Conference and fields 19 varsity teams (compare the Big Ten). Explore the Campus with the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign photo tour. Admissions Data (2016)University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign Acceptance Rate: 66 percentUIUC GPA and Test Score GraphTest Scores: 25th / 75th PercentileSAT Critical Reading: 580 / 690SAT Math: 705 / 790ACT Composite: 26 / 32ACT English: 25 / 33ACT Math: 25 / 32Enrollment (2016)Total Enrollment: 46,951 (33,932 undergraduates) Gender Breakdown: 55 percent male / 45 percent female96 percent full-timeCosts (2016-17)Tuition and Fees: $15,058 (in-state); $30,680 (out-of-state)Books: $1,200 (why so much?)Room and Board: $11,306Other Expenses: $2,500Total Cost: $30,064 (in-state); $45,686 (out-of-state)UIUC Financial Aid (2015-16)Percentage of Students Receiving Aid: 63 percentPercentage of Students Receiving Types of AidGrants: 48 percentLoans: 39 percentAverage Amount of AidGrants: $12,921Loans: $6,912Academic ProgramsMost Popular Majors Accounting, Business Administration, Cellular Biology, Economics, Electrical Engineering, English, Finance, Mechanical Engineering, Political Science, PsychologyWhat major is right for you? Sign up to take the free "My Careers and Majors Quiz" at Cappex.Graduation and Retention RatesFirst Year Student Retention (full-time students): 93 percent4-Year Graduation Rate: 70 percent6-Year Graduation Rate: 85 percentIntercollegiate Athletic ProgramsMen's Sports: Gymnastics, Football, Basketball, Track and Field, Baseball, Tennis, WrestlingWomen's Sports: Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Track and Field, Volleyball, Tennis, Gymnastics, GolfIf You Like UIUC, You May Also Like These SchoolsUniversity of Chicago Purdue UniversityMichigan State UniversityCarnegie Mellon UniversityMassachusetts Institute of TechnologyMission Statement for the University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignSee the complete mission statement at http://illinois.edu/about/index.html"The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is charged by our state to enhance the lives of citizens in Illinois, across the nation, and around the world through our leadership in learning, discovery, engagement and economic development."Data Source: National Center for Educational Statistics citecite this article Format mla apa chicago Your Citation Grove, Allen. "University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Admissions." ThoughtCo, Oct. 14, 2017, thoughtco.com/university-of-illinois-urbana-champaign-admissions-787241. Grove, Allen. (2017, October 14). University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Admissions. Retrieved from https://www.thoughtco.com/university-of-illinois-urbana-champaign-admissions-787241 Grove, Allen. "University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Admissions." ThoughtCo. https://www.thoughtco.com/university-of-illinois-urbana-champaign-admissions-787241 (accessed April 26, 2018). copy citation Continue Reading