NCAA Division I FBS
Division
36,258
Enrollment
3.7
Avg GPA
42%
Acceptance
85%
Graduation
95%
Retention
Illinois is a NCAA Division I FBS program competing in the Big Ten. Located in Champaign, IL with an enrollment of 36,258 students. Average GPA: 3.7. Acceptance rate: 42%. Graduation rate: 85%. Urban campus setting. Variable climate. Explore football, basketball, and track & field recruiting data, coaching staff, and Fit Score matching on RawRecruit.
Last updated: April 2026
Academics
Avg GPA
3.7
Graduation
85%
Acceptance
42%
Student:Faculty
20:1
Avg SAT
1,418
Retention
95%
Campus & Location
Setting
Urban
Climate
Variable
Median Earnings
$64,802
Coaching Staff85 coaches across all sports
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About Illinois Athletics
Illinois is a NCAA Division I FBS athletic program located in Champaign, IL, competing in the Big Ten. With an enrollment of 36,258 students, Illinois offers a large campus environment for student-athletes. Whether you're a football player, basketball player, or track & field athlete, Illinois has programs and coaching staff across multiple sports.
The average GPA for athletes at Illinois is 3.7. The school maintains a 85% graduation rate.
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