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Illinois College acceptance rate and admissions profile

Illinois College is a private college in Illinois that admits most qualified applicants (around 78%), which puts it in the accessible range. A rate like this means it admits most qualified applicants; the bar is less about clearing a single cutoff and more about how your full profile compares to admitted students.

Use this page to see what Illinois College weighs, where it ranks among Illinois schools, and how a profile like yours is likely to land. Admitted students post a 75th-percentile SAT around 1230, a useful checkpoint for where your scores sit, though it is a reference range and not a cutoff.

Acceptance rate
78%
Accessible
Admitted SAT (75th pct)
1230
of admitted students
Type
Private
Illinois
Selectivity in state
#26
of 37 in IL
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Will I get into Illinois College?

Direct answers to what applicants ask about getting into Illinois College, plus a free way to calculate your own odds.

What are my chances of getting into Illinois College?

At Illinois College, your real chance depends on far more than the published 78% admit rate. Your real odds depend on how your GPA, course rigor, test scores, and activities compare to its admitted students. Run your profile through the free CollegeCalcAI calculator to get a personalized acceptance percentage for Illinois College in about three minutes, with no account needed to start.

Is Illinois College hard to get into?

Illinois College is accessible: it admits most qualified applicants, with about a 78% acceptance rate. Meeting the academic basics gives most qualified applicants a realistic shot.

What GPA do you need to get into Illinois College?

There is no hard GPA cutoff at Illinois College, but admitted students span a wide GPA range, with many in the 2.8 to 3.5 band. Illinois College reads your GPA alongside the rigor of your courses, so a challenging schedule matters as much as the number itself.

What SAT score do you need for Illinois College?

Illinois College does not publish a required score, but the admitted-student 75th-percentile SAT is around 1230. A score at or above that range strengthens your application, while a lower score puts more weight on your rigor, activities, and essays. CollegeCalcAI shows how your exact score shifts your odds at Illinois College.

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What Illinois College looks for

What Illinois College weighs most heavily in its admissions review, informed by its reported Common Data Set.

Illinois College signals that it values rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA, and standardized test scores above the rest of the file. Solid grades in a challenging schedule do most of the work here, with the rest of the application providing context. These ratings come from Illinois College's reported Common Data Set, so the full chart below reflects what the school itself says it values, not a generic guess.

Rigor of secondary school record
Very important
Academic GPA
Very important
Class rank
Considered
Standardized test scores
Important
Application essay
Considered
Recommendations
Considered
Extracurricular activities
Considered
Talent / ability
Considered
Character / personal qualities
Considered
First-generation status
Considered
Volunteer work
Considered
Work experience
Considered
Level of applicant interest
Considered

SAT score positioning at Illinois College

How common SAT scores sit relative to the admitted middle. This is context, not a probability — your full profile determines the real estimate.

SATWhere it sits at Illinois College
1600Above the admitted 75th percentile
1500Above the admitted 75th percentile
1400Above the admitted 75th percentile
1300Above the admitted 75th percentile
1200In the competitive admitted range
1100Well below the admitted range
Colleges for a 1250 SAT →Colleges for a 26 ACT →See colleges by GPA →

How Illinois College compares in Illinois

Illinois College ranks #26 most selective of 37 schools in Illinois in our database.

Among the 37 Illinois schools we track, Illinois College ranks #26 most selective by acceptance rate. Schools like University of Chicago (4%) and Northwestern University (8%) sit nearby, which makes Illinois a useful frame for calibrating a balanced list.

University of Chicago
4%acceptance · IL
Northwestern University
8%acceptance · IL
Illinois Wesleyan University
39%acceptance · IL
University of Illinois
42%acceptance · IL
Chicago State University
43%acceptance · IL
Judson University
48%acceptance · IL
Governors State University
48%acceptance · IL
Quincy University
51%acceptance · IL
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Similar to Illinois College

Schools with a similar selectivity profile, worth comparing as you build a balanced list.

If Illinois College is on your list, schools with a similar admit profile are worth a look: University of Denver, University of Evansville, and Elizabethtown College. Running the same profile against each one in the free calculator is the fastest way to see where you are a reach, a match, or a likely.

University of Denver
78%acceptance · CO
University of Evansville
78%acceptance · IN
Elizabethtown College
78%acceptance · PA
Hood College
78%acceptance · MD
Lewis & Clark College
78%acceptance · OR
McDaniel College
78%acceptance · MD

Frequently asked questions

What does Illinois College value most in applicants?

Based on its admissions profile, Illinois College weighs rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA, and standardized test scores most heavily. The full factor breakdown is on this page.

Does Illinois College consider legacy or demonstrated interest?

Many private colleges weigh legacy relationships and demonstrated interest. Illinois College's full factor profile is charted on this page, and CollegeCalcAI models a legacy effect scaled to a school's selectivity.

How can I improve my chances at Illinois College?

Focus on the highest-leverage parts of your application: course rigor and GPA trajectory first, then test scores, then a focused leadership or activity spike. CollegeCalcAI's Power-Ups quantify how much each change would move your odds at Illinois College specifically.

Is Illinois College test-optional?

Test-optional policies change year to year, so confirm Illinois College's current policy on its official admissions site. If you do submit scores, the admitted 75th-percentile SAT is around 1230; if you do not, more weight falls on your GPA, course rigor, and essays.

Acceptance rate and admitted test ranges reflect publicly reported data (U.S. Department of Education / NCES IPEDS / Common Data Sets). Estimates from CollegeCalcAI are a planning tool computed by a fixed, transparent model, not a guarantee of any admission decision.