More selective than 40% of Illinois colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
47% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 14% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Illinois College over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Illinois College SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Illinois College is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 450 | 590 |
| SAT math | 433 | 590 |
| ACT composite | 19 | 26 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 883 | 1180 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Illinois College admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 78% | 450–590 | 433–590 | 19–26 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 75% | 490–583 | 488–600 | 19–25 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Illinois College compared with other Illinois colleges?
Illinois College has the 32nd-lowest acceptance rate of 53 Illinois colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | Bradley University | 77% | 76% | $22,719 |
| 29 | North Central College | 77% | 64% | $21,044 |
| 30 | University of Illinois Chicago | 77% | 62% | $10,974 |
| 31 | School of the Art Institute of Chicago | 77% | 67% | $49,790 |
| 32 | Illinois College | 78% | 64% | $18,298 |
| 33 | Aurora University | 81% | 60% | $18,838 |
| 34 | Loyola University Chicago | 82% | 73% | $36,079 |
| 35 | Moody Bible Institute | 83% | 62% | $22,221 |
| 36 | Saint Xavier University | 84% | 57% | $10,970 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Illinois colleges →
Who enrolls at Illinois College
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Illinois College admissions questions
What is the Illinois College acceptance rate?
Illinois College accepts 78% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 2,733 of 3,660 applicants were admitted.
Does Illinois College require the SAT or ACT?
Illinois College considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 47% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 14% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Illinois College?
The middle 50% of Illinois College enrolled first-year students scored 883–1180 on the SAT and 19–26 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Illinois College?
9% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (253 of 2,733).
Is Illinois College getting harder to get into?
Illinois College accepted 78% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 75% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Illinois College overview