Admission to University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is highly competitive. Undergraduate applicants must have a high school diploma with rigorous coursework in English, math, science, social science, and a foreign language, along with a strong GPA and extracurricular involvement; SAT/ACT scores are optional. Graduate applicants need a relevant bachelor’s degree, about a 3.0 GPA or higher, and proof of English proficiency for international students.