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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 2026
Urbana-Champaign, Illinois#33 (US News)Public university
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Acceptance rate
Total undergraduates37,562
36.6%
Average GPA
weighted
3.84
Distribution of admitted students by GPA bucket
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<1
0.0%
1+
0.0%
2+
0.1%
2.5+
0.3%
3+
1.3%
3.25+
5.3%
3.5+
25.8%
3.75+
67.2%
4.0
Average SAT
25th–75th percentile1390 – 1520Average ACT
25th–75th percentile31 – 34Factors of admission
Very ImportantImportantConsideredNot Considered
- Rigor of secondary school record
- Academic GPA
- Extracurricular activities
- Talent / ability
- Character / personal qualities
- First generation
- Application essay
- Standardized test scores
- Geographical residence
- State residence
- Volunteer work
- Work experience
- Class rank
- Recommendations
- Interview
- Alumni relation
- Religious affiliation / commitment
- Level of applicant's interest
Can I afford it?
Costs
In state
$31,876
total cost / year
Out of state
$52,228
total cost / year
| Fees | In state | Out of state |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,992 | $33,344 |
| Housing | $15,184 | |
| Books and supplies | $1,200 | |
| Transportation | $500 | |
| Personal expenses | $2,000 | |
Campus diversity
Ethnic backgrounds
- American Indian / Alaska Native9
- Nonresident aliens5,401
- Asian8,313
- Two or more races1,605
- Black / African American1,993
- Race / ethnicity unknown706
- Hispanic / Latino5,626
- White13,898
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander11

#33 (US News)
Public university