University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Acceptance Rate Trend
SAT Score Range Trend
(middle 50% of admitted students)
| Year | 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1290 | 1490 |
| 2018 | 1290 | 1490 |
| 2019 | 1290 | 1490 |
| 2020 | 1320 | 1510 |
| 2021 | 1320 | 1510 |
| 2022 | 1320 | 1510 |
| 2023 | 1320 | 1510 |
| 2024 | 1350 | 1510 |
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π Great Fit If You Are:
CS/Engineering power-seekers
if you want technical mastery and job-market firepower, UIUC is elite and proven.
Data-driven thinkers
if you enjoy statistics, algorithms, and structural logic, this school speaks your language.
Introverted excellence
if you prefer labs to lounges and breakthroughs to brands, Urbana is your lab.
Global STEM builders
if you want to collaborate with world-class researchers and inventors, youβll meet them here.
Value-focused over flash
if you care more about output than aesthetic, this school delivers returns.
π¨ Not Ideal For:
City-energy seekers
Urbana-Champaign is peaceful and practical, but far from metropolitan buzz.
Prestige-first brand chasers
UIUC is elite in outcomes, but quieter in global name recognition.
Arts/humanities-centered students
while decent, these programs are not the cultural core.
Extroverted social drivers
culture is low-key and study-driven; itβs not a party campus.
Structure-averse students
rigorous and competitive programs require internal discipline.
βοΈ Weather & Climate
spring
45-65Β°F (7-18Β°C)
Mild with occasional rain
summer
70-85Β°F (21-29Β°C)
Hot and humid
fall
45-70Β°F (7-21Β°C)
Cool and pleasant
winter
20-35Β°F (-7-2Β°C)
Cold with snow
Four distinct seasons with hot summers and cold winters
βοΈAverage 198 sunny days per year
π©βππ¨βπ Demographics
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Nearby Areas
A hub for innovation and tech companies.
Vibrant area with shops and dining options.