Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.
83,045 applied, 30,384 admitted, fall 2025 (Common Data Set).
What does Illinois cost?
$13,042 a year in-state
Out of state: about $33,394 a year
What in-state students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The in-state sticker price, with housing and food, is $34,226.
Tap your family income:
Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000
$871
$30,000–$48,000
$2,983
$48,000–$75,000
$5,924
$75,000–$110,000
$11,952
over $110,000
$29,998
Sticker, in-state
$34,226
In-state, with aid
$13,042
At your income
Out-of-state tuition is $36,706 a year, against $16,354 in state. The out-of-state figure adds that $20,352 to the in-state average. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
Test-optional for fall 2027. 48% of enrolled first-years sent the SAT. Send your SAT if it's 1460 or higher, the middle of what enrolled first-years scored.
Is University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign test-optional for fall 2027?
Yes. Illinois is test-optional for students entering in fall 2027, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT scores. Checked on admissions.illinois.edu on Nov 2, 2026.
What is University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's acceptance rate?
37% for fall 2025: 30,384 of 83,045 applicants were admitted (Common Data Set).
What SAT score do you need for University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1390 to 1520 (Common Data Set, fall 2025). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign cost for a family earning $60,000?
In-state families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $5,924 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $34,226.
How much does University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign cost for out-of-state students?
Out-of-state tuition at Illinois is $36,706 a year, against $16,354 for in-state students in 2025-26. In-state students who got federal aid paid $13,042 on average after grants in 2024-25. Adding the $20,352 tuition gap gives about $33,394 a year from out of state. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
When is the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign application deadline for fall 2027?
Early action closed Nov 1, 2026. Regular decision is due Jan 5, 2027. Checked on faa.illinois.edu on Nov 5, 2026.
