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University of Illinois

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

43.7%

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Transfer Admission Overview

Transferring to University of Illinois is an option for students who started at another institution.

43.7%

Freshman Accept Rate

How to Transfer to University of Illinois: Step by Step

Research Requirements

Check University of Illinois's transfer admission page for minimum credit hours, prerequisite courses, and GPA requirements.

Maintain a Strong GPA

Transfer admission is heavily GPA-based. Aim for a 3.5+ GPA at your current institution.

Complete Prerequisites

Take the general education and major prerequisites that University of Illinois expects.

Write a Compelling Essay

Explain why you want to transfer and why University of Illinois specifically.

Get Strong Recommendations

Ask professors who know your work well.

Apply on Time

Transfer deadlines are often earlier than freshman deadlines.

University of Illinois Transfer FAQs

What is University of Illinois's transfer acceptance rate?

University of Illinois does not publicly report a separate transfer acceptance rate. The freshman rate is 43.7%, and transfer admissions typically track the school's overall selectivity.

What GPA do I need to transfer to University of Illinois?

With a 43.7% freshman acceptance rate, University of Illinois typically expects transfer applicants to have a college GPA of 3.3+ with consistent A's and B's. Stronger GPAs offset weaker high school records for transfer admits.

When are University of Illinois transfer application deadlines?

Most US colleges including University of Illinois accept fall transfers (March-April deadlines) and many also accept spring transfers (October-November deadlines). Check University of Illinois's admissions page for the exact dates each cycle.