University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign SAT & ACT Scores
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 1390–1520 on the SAT and 30–34 on the ACT.
Admitted-student score ranges
Each bar shows the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students. Aim for the upper end to be comfortably competitive.
The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 1390 and 1520 on the SAT total.
The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 30 and 34 on the ACT composite.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT total | 1390 | 1520 |
| ACT composite | 30 | 34 |
What the “middle 50%” actually means
These are not cutoffs. The 25th percentile (1390 SAT / 30 ACT) means a quarter of admitted students scored at or below it, and the 75th percentile (1520 SAT / 34 ACT) means a quarter scored at or above it. Half of admitted students land inside the range — and students are admitted both below and above it every year, because scores are only one part of the application.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is test-optional
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign does not require an SAT or ACT score, but will consider one if you submit it. Because the range below reflects students who chose to submit, a score at or above the 25th percentile (1390 SAT / 30 ACT) generally strengthens your application — while a lower score is usually better left off.
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Score ranges describe the middle 50% of University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s admitted students (Fall 2024 entering class (CDS 2024–2025)); they are not admission cutoffs or guarantees. Admission is by major and college, so realized score ranges vary a lot by program — engineering and computer science run well above the campus-wide range shown here. Figures are compiled from official Common Data Set and college sources and may differ slightly from the most recent cycle — always confirm with University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s admissions office.