University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Champaign, IL · Public · Doctoral / R1 research university

    SAT middle 50% (admitted students)
    1310–1520
    Median ~1415
    Acceptance rate
    42%
    Enrollment
    36,258
    ACT middle 50%
    30–34

    Tuition and outcomes

    Tuition (in-state)
    $16,004
    Tuition (out-of-state)
    $35,124
    Median earnings 10 years after entry
    $81,054
    4-year completion rate (150% time)
    85%

    Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard, most recent available year. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books.

    How your SAT score lines up

    At University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 25% of admitted students score below 1310 and 25% score above 1520. Scoring at the 75th percentile or higher makes the SAT a positive factor in your application.

    • 1560+ SAT: Strong — above the 75th percentile of admitted students.
    • 1520 SAT (75th percentile): Competitive — at or above the 75th percentile.
    • 1415 SAT (median): In range — near the median of admitted students.
    • 1310 SAT (25th percentile): Low end — within the 25th–50th percentile band.
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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's admitted students have a middle-50% SAT range of 1310–1520, with a median around 1415. To be competitive, aim for 1520+ — this puts you at or above the 75th percentile of admitted students.

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 42%.

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    In-state tuition is approximately $16,004 and out-of-state is approximately $35,124. These figures exclude room, board, and fees.

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    Many US universities adjusted test policies after 2020. Check University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's admissions page for current test-optional, test-required, or test-flexible policy.

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