What division is Illinois?

Illinois competes at the NCAA Division I FBS level in the Big Ten.

What GPA do you need for Illinois?

The average GPA at Illinois is 3.7. This is a highly selective academic program.

Illinois has an enrollment of approximately 36,258 students in a urban setting.

What is the acceptance rate at Illinois?

Illinois has an acceptance rate of 42%.

How do I get recruited to play at Illinois?

To get recruited at Illinois, start by building your athletic and academic profile on RawRecruit. Our AI Fit Score algorithm compares your stats against Illinois's historical roster data across 5 dimensions. You can access coaching staff contact information including emails and phone numbers to reach out directly.

Illinois

Champaign, ILFBSBig Ten

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NCAA Division I FBS

Division

36,258

Enrollment

3.7

Avg GPA

42%

Acceptance

85%

Graduation

95%

Retention

What this means for recruiting: Selective academics. Most recruits clear the 3.7+ GPA bar. Strong support system once you arrive.

Illinois is a NCAA Division I FBS program in the Big Ten, located in Champaign, IL. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Illinois, with coaching staff, roster history, and Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions.

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 football, basketball, and track & field

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How well do you match with Illinois? Our AI compares your athletic profile, academics, and preferences against this program's recruiting history and campus culture.

Why this exists

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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. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Illinois with coaching staff and roster history visible to signed-in athletes.

The average admissions GPA at Illinois is 3.7. The school maintains a 85% graduation rate.

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