University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, Illinois
How selective is it?
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is in our Selective tier (~30-50% acceptance). A solid academic fit matters, but admission isn't a reach for students in the typical range.
Overall ~37-38%, but business and engineering admit rates are around 23%, and in-state vs. out-of-state rates differ.
Tiers are broad on purpose. Acceptance rates move every cycle, and many schools are more competitive for specific majors than the school overall, so use this as a starting point for your list, not a prediction.
How to use University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in your college list
This is often a realistic target if your grades and course rigor match the school's typical entering class, which you can confirm in its Common Data Set. Popular majors, such as computer science, engineering, or nursing, can be harder to get into than the school-wide tier suggests.
Building a list across tiers? See all 13 Illinois colleges in our finder, or follow our guide to building a list by score and GPA.
What it's known for
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is widely recognized for strengths in the fields below. This reflects peer-assessment rankings and long-standing reputation, not a full list of programs.
Explore related majors: Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Accounting, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Finance, Data Science, Civil Engineering.
Check the current numbers yourself
For University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's current test-score and GPA ranges, acceptance rate, and cost, go to the source:
- Find its Common Data Set ↗ Section C has the middle 50% of scores and GPA. Our step-by-step guide shows how to read it.
- College Scorecard ↗ U.S. Department of Education data on cost, graduation, and outcomes.
- Net price calculator ↗ Estimate what your family would actually pay after aid.
- Find the official admissions page ↗ Deadlines, requirements, and how to apply.
Similar colleges to consider
Schools with a similar selectivity, in the same state, or known for the same fields. A balanced list usually mixes a few reaches, several realistic targets, and at least one or two safeties.
- University of Texas at AustinAustin, TX · Highly Selective
- Purdue UniversityWest Lafayette, IN · Selective
- University of Maryland, College ParkCollege Park, MD · Selective
- University of WashingtonSeattle, WA · Selective
- University of Wisconsin-MadisonMadison, WI · Selective
- Georgia Institute of TechnologyAtlanta, GA · Highly Selective
Frequently asked questions
How selective is University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign?+
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign sits in our "Selective" tier (~30-50% acceptance). Overall ~37-38%, but business and engineering admit rates are around 23%, and in-state vs. out-of-state rates differ.
Is University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign hard to get into?+
A solid academic fit matters, but admission isn't a reach for students in the typical range. Selectivity varies by major and changes every admissions cycle, so treat the tier as a starting point and check University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's own admissions data for the current year.
What is University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign known for?+
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is widely recognized for strengths in Computer Science & IT, Engineering, Accounting. This reflects reputation and peer-assessment rankings, not a complete list of programs, so confirm that a specific major is offered and how competitive it is.
How do I find University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's current SAT, ACT, and GPA ranges?+
Search "University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Common Data Set" and open Section C, which lists the middle 50% of test scores and GPA for the entering class. Our guide "How to Build Your Own College List by Score and GPA" on this site walks through it step by step.
Where is University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign?+
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a public institution in Champaign, Illinois.
Selectivity tiers and "known for" tags are general guidance compiled from public sources and may be out of date. MajorAtlas isn't affiliated with University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Always confirm details with the school.