UNIVERSITY · CDS 2023-2024
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC)
Urbana-Champaign, IL 34,589 undergrad Updated 2026-04-22
Top PublicBig TenCS + Eng
Accept
43.7%
Yield
28.8%
Test
Optional
Academic Profile · CDS C9 / C11
The numbers a parent will ask about first.
SAT Total (mid 50%, computed)
1410–1550
SAT EBRW (mid 50%)
680–750
SAT Math (mid 50%)
730–800
ACT Composite (mid 50%)
31–34
GPA
Not reported
GPA NOTEAverage GPA for admitted students is 3.85. 75% of admitted students have a GPA of 3.7 or higher.
METHODTotal SAT range is computed by summing the reported EBRW and Math mid-50% ranges from the school’s CDS (Section C9). Use as an approximation — a student’s actual total places them within, not at, the summed endpoints.
Decision Plans · CDS C1 / C21
When and how the school reads applicants.
| Plan | Deadline | Accept rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plan details not yet recorded. | |||
Cost & Aid · CDS H Series
What it costs and what families actually pay.
Tuition
$31,832
Total COA
$57,622
Avg need-based aid
—
Avg merit award
None
AP Impact Calculator
What the student's APs are actually worth here.
Illinois's AP Policy
UIUC awards credit for AP exams with scores of 3 or higher. Higher scores may result in more credit or placement into higher-level courses. There is no stated maximum for AP credit.
Min score
3
Credit cap
Uncapped
Mode
Credit + placement
Per-score grid
Exam-level
Add the student's APs
No APs selected. Click Add AP exam to start, or use the sample profile to see what a strong student might recover.
What They Value · CDS C7
Every CDS factor, weighted exactly as the admissions office files it.
- Rigor of secondary school recordVery Important
- Class rankConsidered
- Academic GPAVery Important
- Standardized test scoresConsidered
- Application EssayVery Important
- Recommendation(s)Important
Mission & Narrative
What this school says it is — in their own words.
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is charged by our state to enhance the lives of citizens in Illinois, across the nation and around the world through our leadership in learning, discovery, engagement and economic development.
Distilled Themes
Enhance the lives of citizensLeadership in learning and discoveryEngagement and economic developmentGlobal impact
The Coach's Read
What 'what they value' actually means at the table.
- 01UIUC is looking for students who are not just academically strong, but also passionate about using their knowledge to make a difference in the world.
- 02They value students who are intellectually curious and have a demonstrated interest in research and discovery.
- 03A successful applicant will be able to articulate how they will contribute to the university's collaborative and innovative community.
Application Targets
What a strong application here should signal.
- 01Highlight your most challenging coursework and any research or independent projects you have undertaken.
- 02Showcase your leadership and teamwork skills through your extracurricular activities.
- 03In your essay, connect your personal story and aspirations to UIUC's mission and values.
Quiet Disqualifiers
Things that hurt applicants here, even when they look fine on paper.
- A lack of depth in your extracurricular involvement
- UIUC wants to see commitment and impact, not just a long list of activities
- A generic essay that could be sent to any university
- they want to see that you have a genuine interest in UIUC
- A failure to explain any significant fluctuations in your academic record
Signature Programs
Where this school is genuinely best-in-class.
Grainger College of Engineering; Gies College of Business; Department of Computer Science; College of AgriculturalConsumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES); Department of Psychology
Application calendar
Every date the family needs to know.
Deadlines & Decision Dates · 2025-2026
Family deadline matrix
Plan
Deadline
Decision release
Early Action
Non-binding
Nov 1, 2025
→ Jan 30, 2026
Regular Decision
Non-binding
Jan 5, 2026
→ Mar 6, 2026
Early Decision I
Not offered
—
Early Decision II
Not offered
—
Restrictive Early Action
Not offered
—
Rolling Admission
Not offered
—
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CDS C7 · Level of applicant's interest
Does effort toward this school move the needle?
Demonstrated Interest·CDS C7 (2023-2024)
Not trackedWeight: Not Considered
UIUC does not track demonstrated interest; official policy states all applicants are evaluated identically regardless of contact.
Save the energy
Do not spend effort on interest signals — focus on essays and academics instead.
Provenance