Hey! I'm planning on applying to University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign for computer science. Do any of you know the acceptance rate for their CS program? I'm trying to get an idea of how competitive it is!
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) does not officially publish computer science-specific acceptance rates. However, the College of Engineering, which houses the CS program, is known to be highly competitive. The overall acceptance rate for the College of Engineering has been reported to be around 20-30% in recent years. Keep in mind that CS is one of the most competitive majors within the college, and its acceptance rate might be even lower than the average rate for engineering as a whole.
To improve your chances of being accepted into UIUC's CS program, it is essential to have a strong academic profile, with a competitive GPA, excellent performance in STEM courses, and preferably some programming experience in extracurricular activities or internships. Additionally, a well-crafted personal statement and glowing recommendation letters can make a big difference for your application.
Finally, UIUC uses a holistic evaluation process, so you need to complement your academic achievements with dedicated extracurricular involvement, focusing on your passions and developing those interests more deeply, rather than randomly filling your time with many low-impact activities.
Good luck with your application! UIUC has a fantastic CS program, and it's definitely worth investing the time and effort into making your application stand out.
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