University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL · Public · urban · semester calendar
Common Data Set 2025-2026[1] · UIUC does not report GPA in C11/C12. Residency breakdown in the CDS contains spreadsheet errors (#REF!) and is not used. EA closes 11/1, notification 1/30; no ED. Application fee $50 domestic / $75 international.
Test scores (enrolled first-years)
CDS C8A (Fall 2027): not required, considered if submitted.
| Test | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT total | 1390 | 1442 | 1520 |
| SAT reading & writing | 690 | 720 | 750 |
| SAT math | 700 | 760 | 790 |
| ACT composite | 31 | 32.3 | 34 |
| ACT math | 29 | 32 | 35 |
| ACT English | 32 | 34 | 35 |
Submitted SAT: 43% · Submitted ACT: 14% of enrolled first-years
High-school GPA
This college does not report GPA in its Common Data Set.
Deadlines (2026-27 cycle)
- Decision: Jan 29, 2027All required materials due by Nov 7.
- Decision: Feb 26, 2027All required materials due by Jan 11.
English proficiency (international applicants)
Required for non-native speakers[3]
Required if you did not complete grades 10–12 in an approved English-speaking country and do not report SAT/ACT; strongly encouraged even when reporting SAT/ACT. Cannot be waived. No published first-year minimum; subscores considered.
| Test | Minimum | Recommended | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOEFL iBT[3] | — | — | No published first-year minimum (transfer minimum: 100, subscores 20+). MyBest not accepted. |
| TOEFL iBT (1–6 scale, from Jan 2026)[3] | — | — | Transfer minimum 5.0 with subscores 4.5+. |
| IELTS Academic[3] | — | — | Academic or Indicator. Transfer minimum 7.5 (subscores 6.5+). |
| Duolingo English Test[3] | — | — | Admitted class profile ranges ~130–145 by college. Transfer minimum 130 (subscores 125+). |
TOEFL iBT moved to a 1–6 scale on Jan 21, 2026; schools list both scales.
Application requirements
Cost & aid (2025-2026)
- Tuition (in-state)
- $12,992
- Tuition (out-of-state)
- $33,344
- Tuition (international)
- $34,338
- Required fees
- $5,054
- Housing & food
- $15,184
Base tuition; many majors (engineering, business, CS) carry differential tuition. H6: only non-need-based (merit) institutional aid for nonresidents.
Source[1]
Subject tiers & how majors are admitted
What the admissions office weighs (CDS C7, 2025-2026)
- Rigor of HS record
- Academic GPA
- Extracurriculars
- Talent / ability
- Character
- First generation
- Essay
- Test scores
- Geography
- State residency
- Volunteer work
- Work experience
- Class rank
- Recommendations
- Interview
- Alumni relation
- Religious affiliation
- Demonstrated interest
Sources
- [1]University of Illinois Common Data Set 2025-26 (xlsx)accessed Oct 20, 2026
- [2]Illinois — How to Apply: First-Yearaccessed Oct 20, 2026
- [3]Illinois — General Admission Policies (English competence)accessed Oct 20, 2026
- [4]Illinois — International Requirementsaccessed Oct 20, 2026
- [5]Illinois — First-Year Dates & Deadlinesaccessed Oct 20, 2026