University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a premier public flagship research university located in Urbana-Champaign, Illinois. Renowned worldwide for its engineering, computer science, and business programs, UIUC offers expansive academic offerings and high-impact undergraduate research.
Acceptance rate
37%
Undergrad enrollment
35,000
Test policy
Test optional
Application fee
$75
Application deadlines
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| TransferSpring Transfer Application deadline | October 1, 2026 |
| Early ActionEarly Action deadline | November 1, 2026 |
| Regular DecisionRegular Decision deadline | January 5, 2027 |
| TransferFall Transfer Priority deadline | February 1, 2027 |
| TransferFall Transfer Final Regular deadline | April 1, 2027 |
Supplemental essay prompts
Explain, in detail, an experience you've had in the past 3 to 4 years related to your first-choice major. This can be an experience from an extracurricular activity, in a class you've taken, or through something else.
Describe your personal and/or career goals after graduating from Illinois and how your selected first-choice major will help you achieve them.
What are your academic interests? Please include 2-3 majors you're considering at Illinois and why.
What are your future career or academic goals? You may include courses you took in high school and how these impacted your goals.
Please explain your interest in your second-choice major or your overall academic or career goals.