UIUC In-State Acceptance Rate?

Hey all! I'm a junior in high school and live in Illinois. I was just wondering what the in-state acceptance rate for the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) is? Is it considerably higher or lower than the out-of-state acceptance rate?

Hello! The acceptance rate at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) does vary between in-state and out-of-state applicants. While UIUC doesn't explicitly publish their in-state acceptance rate, it's generally higher than the out-of-state acceptance rate. As a public university, UIUC has a mandate to prioritize students from Illinois, resulting in a higher percentage of in-state students being admitted.

For context, UIUC's overall acceptance rate is around 62%. While we cannot provide exact figures for in-state and out-of-state acceptance rates, you can expect the in-state acceptance rate to be higher than this overall figure, and the out-of-state acceptance rate to be somewhat lower. Keep in mind that acceptance rates can fluctuate year to year depending on the applicant pool, and all applications are evaluated holistically. Your chances of admission will depend on a variety of factors, such as your academic profile, extracurricular activities, and essays.

As an in-state student, you have an added advantage at UIUC, but it's important to work on strengthening your application and staying competitive compared to other applicants. Good luck!