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Acceptance Rate History
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
IL · Current rate: 44%
CDS · IPEDSU.S. Dept. of Education
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 43.69% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 44.82% | 63,257 | 28,354 |
| 2021 | 59.66% | 47,593 | 28,395 |
| 2020 | 63.3% | 43,473 | 27,520 |
| 2019 | 59.03% | 43,509 | 25,684 |
| 2018 | 62.16% | 39,406 | 24,496 |
| 2017 | 61.53% | 38,965 | 23,974 |
| 2016 | 60.07% | 38,093 | 22,881 |
| 2015 | 65.56% | 34,277 | 22,471 |
| 2014 | 59.04% | 35,822 | 21,150 |
| 2013 | 62.39% | 33,203 | 20,716 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Trend Analysis
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's acceptance rate has decreased from 62.4% in 2013 to 43.7% in 2026, reflecting increased selectivity. The most notable shift occurred in 2022.
Analysis generated based on official data trends.
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