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Your chances of getting into Illinois College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

75%
Admission Difficulty for Illinois College
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Very Easy 
Applicant Competition Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Illinois College is 75%.  Its admission rate is the 29th lowest in Illinois.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Illinois College and can you get accepted?

Illinois College is a moderately competitive school to get into with a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the requirements. Last year, 2,633 out of the 3,522 who applied were admitted.

The school has very easy admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 66 percent on standardized admission tests. Illinois College typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.63. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 9% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Illinois College you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.63 or better
  • Earn B+ grades in high school
  • Score 1050 on the SAT
  • Score 21 on the ACT
  • Graduate in the top half of your high school class
  • Submit letters of recommendation from your teachers

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Illinois College. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 57% of students submitted SAT scores and 32% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

Illinois College SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

950-1150

Applicants Submitting SAT 

57%
SAT Scores for Illinois College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 480
SAT Math 25th 470
SAT Composite 25th 950
SAT Scores for Illinois College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 590
SAT Math 75th 560
SAT Composite 75th 1150
Average SAT Score 1050

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Illinois College?

Illinois College is a test optional school meaning you are not required to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "considered but not required".

Students who get into Illinois College score in the top 69 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 950-1150 and the average score is 1050.  Illinois College ranks #27 in the state of Illinois for highest average SAT composite score. You should target scoring 1050 or above to be competitive with most other applicants.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1050, you have around a 75% chance of being admitted. A 1050 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 85% chance of getting in.

Illinois College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1150 and Above Good >85%
1050 to 1150 Avg + 75%-85%
950 to 1050 Avg - 61%-75%
850 to 950 Reach 45%-61%
Less than 850 Low <45%
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Illinois College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

18-24 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

32%
ACT Scores for Illinois College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 16
ACT Math 25th 17
ACT Composite 25th 18
ACT Scores for Illinois College
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 23
ACT Math 75th 24
ACT Composite 75th 24
Average ACT Score 21

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Illinois College?

Illinois College is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

Illinois College regularly accepts students who score 18 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 62 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 18-24.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Illinois College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
24 and Above Good >85%
21 to 24 Avg + 75%-85%
18 to 21 Avg - 61%-75%
15 to 18 Reach 45%-61%
Less than 15 Low <45%
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Illinois College GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.63

Typical High School Grades 

B+

What GPA do you need to get into Illinois College?

You are required to have very good grades in high school to get into Illinois College. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Illinois College was 3.63 on the 4.0 scale. This indicates that primarily B+ average high school students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #11 in Illinois for highest average GPA. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Illinois College accepts 75% of students who apply.

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High School GPA's for admitted Illinois College students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 19.4% Good
3.75 to 3.99 21.55% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 19.4% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 18.1% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 13.36% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 7.76% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 0.43% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

 What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

85% of Illinois College freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Illinois College students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 14%
Top 25% of class 46%
Top 50% of class 85%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Illinois College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 1,816 1,706 3,522
Accepted 1,417 1,216 2,633
Acceptance Rate 78% 71% 75%
Enrolled 122 127 249
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 9% 10% 9%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Aug 15, 2023

Days left to Apply

69

Applicants have 69 days left until the Fall 2023 term applications are due on Aug 15, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Illinois College is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Illinois College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Illinois College Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommended
Recommendations Recommended
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Illinois College
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Other Colleges to Apply To 

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=145691 IPEDS survey data for Illinois College.

FAQs

Does Illinois College prefer SAT or ACT?

57% of students submit their SAT scores to Illinois College. 32% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Illinois College?

75% of those who apply are granted admission to Illinois College. Admission competition is and the college has very easy admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Illinois College?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 950 and 1150. 57% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Illinois College?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 18 and 24. 32% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.