University of Illinois Historical Acceptance Rate

Historical Acceptance Rates

The University of Illinois' overall acceptance rate has witnessed a downward trend over recent years, dropping from 65.56% in the application year 2016 to 43.66% for 2024, with 67,398 applicants and 29,420 accepted. The acceptance rate for 2023 was slightly higher at 44.74%, with 63,257 applicants and 28,315 admissions, while 2022 saw a more substantial reduction to 60.0% with 47,593 applicants accepted. The data indicates a clear trend of increasing competition, as rates consistently decline, reflecting a growing difficulty in securing admission to this university.