Guide to Undergraduate Admissions 2024 2025
First-year
University
Class Size
Average GPA
Average ACT Scores
Average SAT Scores
University of Illinois
8800-8900
3.75
30-34
1350-1510
Indiana University
9550-9650
3.9
28-33
1210-1420
University of Iowa
5064
3.83
23-30
1160-1360
University of Maryland
4800
4.51
33-35
1440-1540
University of Michigan
7350
3.92
32-35
1380-1550
Michigan State University
9700
3.5-4.0
24-30
1100-1300
University of Minnesota
6736
3.52-3.96
27-33
1350-1500
University of Nebraska–Lincoln
4699
N/A
N/A
N/A
Northwestern University
2110
N/A
N/A
N/A
The Ohio State University
8350-8650
N/A
27-32
1270-1440
University of Oregon
5000-5150
3.75
N/A
N/A
9400-9600
3.65-3.94
29-33
1320-1480
Penn State
Purdue University
11,600-11,800
3.7-4.0
27-34
1210-1450
Rutgers University
8000
3.8-4.2
28-34
1320-1480
University of California, Los Angeles
6600
3.95-4.0
N/A
N/A
University of Southern California
3633
3.79-4.0
32-35
1430-1530
University of Washington
7200
3.77-3.98
N/A
N/A
University of Wisconsin
8400
3.8-4.0
29-33
1390-1500
University of Chicago
1725
N/A
34-35
1510-1560
First-year
Financial Aid and Scholarships (FAFSA Required)
Test Optional + Self Reported (Unless Noted)
University
Tuition & Fees
University of Illinois
go.illinois.edu/cost
Auto consideration
Yes
iu.edu/cost-financial-aid/ tuition.html
Indiana University
Auto consideration
Yes
University of Iowa
admissions.uiowa.edu/ finances
Auto consideration
Yes
University of Maryland
Official from testing agency
financialaid.umd.edu
Auto consideration
University of Michigan
admissions.umich.edu/ costs-aid/costs
Auto consideration; CSS Profile required
Yes
admissions.msu.edu/ cost-aid admissions.tc.umn. edu/cost-aid/cost-aid- scholarships/cost- attendance
Michigan State University
Auto consideration
Yes
University of Minnesota
Auto consideration
Yes
Auto consideration; supplemental materials for additional scholarships
University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Yes
admissions.unl.edu/cost
admissions.northwestern. edu/tuition-aid
Auto consideration; CSS Profile required
Northwestern University
Yes
The Ohio State University
undergrad.osu.edu/cost- and-aid
Auto consideration for most merit; FAFSA needed for need-based
Official from testing agency
Auto consideration for merit; FAFSA required for need-based aid
Test optional. Official from testing agency
University of Oregon
financialaid.uoregon.edu/ cost_of_attendance
psu.edu/admission/ undergraduate/tuition- costs purdue.edu/treasurer/ finance/bursar-office/ tuition
Auto consideration
Yes
Penn State
Auto consideration for merit; FAFSA required for need-based
Purdue University
ACT or SAT required
admissions.rutgers.edu/ costs-and-aid
Official from testing agency
Rutgers University
Auto consideration
Test Free; will not consider SAT or ACT score for admission or scholarship purposes
University of California, Los Angeles
admission.ucla.edu/ tuition-aid
FAFSA required for need-based
University of Southern California
FAFSA and CSS Profile required; merit scholarship deadlines vary
financialaid.usc.edu/cost
Test optional
University of Washington
admit.washington.edu/ costs/coa
SAT or ACT may be self- reported but not required
FAFSA required for need-based aid
Auto consideration (activate NetID and password for scholarships)
Test optional. Official from testing agency
University of Wisconsin
financialaid.wisc.edu/ cost-of-attendance
Auto consideration for merit; apply for need-based; institutional worksheet required
University of Chicago
financialaid.uchicago. edu/undergraduate/costs
Yes
First-year
App Fee (fee waivers available)
University
Application Deadline
Admission Decision Release Dates
University of Illinois
EA: Nov. 1 Regular: Jan. 5
EA: Jan. 31 Regular: Feb. 28
$50 domestic $75 international
EA: Nov. 1 Regular: Feb. 1
EA: Jan. 15 Regular: March 15
Indiana University
$65
University of Iowa
EA: Nov. 1 Regular: March 1
Rolling Admission
$55
University of Maryland
EA: Nov. 1 Regular: Jan. 20
EA: By Feb. 1 Regular: By April 1
$75
University of Michigan
EA: Nov. 1 Regular: Feb. 1
EA: End of January Regular: Early April
$75
EA: Nov. 1 Regular: Feb. 1
EA: By Jan. 25 Regular: By March 31
$65 domestic $75 international
Michigan State University
EA I: Nov. 1 EA II: Dec. 1 Regular: Jan. 1
EA I: Jan. 31; EA II: Feb. 15 Regular: March 31 Rolling
University of Minnesota
$55
University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Rolling; Scholarship: Feb. 1
Rolling
$45
ED: Nov. 1 Regular: Jan. 2
ED: Mid-December Regular: Late March
Northwestern University
$75
The Ohio State University
EA: Nov. 1 Regular: Jan. 15
EA: End of January Regular: Early March
$60 domestic $70 international
University of Oregon
EA: Nov. 1 Regular: Jan. 15
EA: By Dec. 15 Regular: By April 1
$65 domestic $75 international
EA: Nov. 1 Rolling after Nov. 1
EA: Dec. 24 Rolling through May 1
$65 domestic $75 international
Penn State
EA: Nov. 1 Regular: Jan. 15
EA: Jan. 15 Regular: By March 31
Purdue University
$60
EA: Nov. 1 Regular: Dec. 1
EA: by Jan. 31 Regular: By Feb. 28
Rutgers University
$70
University of California, Los Angeles
$80 domestic $95 international
Dec. 2
Late March
EA: Nov. 1 (avail for most majors) Regular: Dec. 1 for majors requiring a portfolio or audition, Jan. 15 for others admission.usc.edu/deadlines
EA: Late January Regular: Late March
$85 Fee waivers available
University of Southern California
University of Washington
$80 domestic $90 international
Nov. 15
March 1-15
University of Wisconsin
EA: Nov. 1 Regular: Jan. 15
EA: By Jan. 31 Regular: By March 31
$70
ED I/EA: Mid-December ED II: Mid-February Regular: Late March
University of Chicago
ED I/EA: Nov. 1 ED II/Regular: Jan. 6
$75
Transfer
University
Class Size
GPA
Completed Transfer Credit Requirements
University of Illinois
Varies by major; go.illinois.edu/transfer- handbook
1500-1600
3.30-3.85
Indiana University
640
3.31
26 transferable credits
University of Iowa
2632
3.18
Varies by area of study
English composition, college algebra; 30 credits or less with high school records and test scores
University of Maryland
1850
3.5
University of Michigan
1600
3.78
Preference for 60+ credits
Michigan State University
1325
min: 3.0
12+ credits
University of Minnesota
1576
Variable by college
Varies by college, most have 26+ credits
University of Nebraska–Lincoln
729
N/A
12 credits
Most have 24 semester credits or 36 quarter credits
Northwestern University
250
N/A
The Ohio State University
1700-1850
avg: 3.2
30 credits after high school graduation
College writing course and college-level math course. If credits below 36 quarter/24 semester credits, high school transcripts included in review
University of Oregon
780-850
min: 2.5
500
min: 2.5
min: 48 credits
Penn State
Purdue University
900-1100
Varies by major
12+ credits
12+ credits in liberal arts; up to 60 credits for upper division/professional schools
Rutgers University
2300
avg: 3.5
University of California, Los Angeles
Junior-level standing (60 semester or 90 quarter transferable units completed) by the end of the spring term Admission is selective. Good progress toward the intended degree is required. One year of English composition, minimum math skill required. Strong overall academic record preferred. Priority given to transfers with 90 quarter credits or 60 transfer credits in progress
3750
3.72-4.0
University of Southern California
1335
3.71-4.0
University of Washington
1500
3.24-3.85
University of Wisconsin
At least 24 credits after high school graduation
1400
avg: 3.4-3.9
University of Chicago
At least one semester of classes in a degree-seeking program
175
N/A
Transfer
University
Scholarships
Webpage
Limited $2,000 scholarships for qualified Illinois community college students
University of Illinois
admissions.illinois.edu/apply/transfer
Indiana University
scholarships.indiana.edu
iu.edu/admissions/transfer.html
University of Iowa
admissions.uiowa.edu/cost-aid/transfer- scholarships
admissions.uiowa.edu/transfer
University of Maryland
admissions.umd.edu/tuition/transfer-merit- scholarships
admissions.umd.edu/apply/transfer- applicants
University of Michigan
admissions.umich.edu/apply/transfer- applicants
finaid.umich.edu/apply-aid/transfer-students
admissions.msu.edu/cost-aid/scholarships/ transfer
Michigan State University
admissions.msu.edu/apply/transfer
University of Minnesota
admissions.tc.umn.edu/cost-aid/scholarships z.umn.edu/transferuofm
University of Nebraska–Lincoln
admissions.unl.edu/cost/#scholarships
admissions.unl.edu/information-for/transfer
Northwestern University
Need-based financial aid
admissions.northwestern.edu/apply
The Ohio State University
Some college-based scholarships available undergrad.osu.edu/apply/transfer
University of Oregon
Submit FAFSA
admissions.uoregon.edu/transfer
psu.edu/admission/ undergraduate/how-to-apply/transfer- students
Dependent on interest area; FAFSA
Penn State
Need based from FAFSA, some dependent on college
Purdue University
admissions.purdue.edu/transfer
admissions.rutgers.edu/costs-and-aid/ scholarships
Rutgers University
admissions.rutgers.edu/transfer-students
University of California, Los Angeles
Submit FAFSA
admission.ucla.edu/apply/transfer
University of Southern California
Submit FAFSA and CSS Profile
admission.usc.edu/transfer
University of Washington
Submit FAFSA
admit.uw.edu/apply/transfer
University of Wisconsin
Submit FAFSA (activate Net ID and password)
admissions.wisc.edu/apply-as-a-transfer
University of Chicago
collegeadmissions.uchicago.edu/apply/transfer- applicants
Need-based financial aid
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS admissions.illinois.edu 217-333-0302 ACT Code: 1154 SAT Code: 1836
admissions.uoregon.edu 1-800-BE-A-DUCK admissions@uoregon.edu ACT Code: 3498 SAT Code: 4846 Campus Visits: Year-round visit.uoregon.edu UNIVERSITY OF OREGON admissions.psu.edu 814-865-5471 admissions@psu.edu ACT Code: 3656 SAT Code: 2660 Campus Visits: Year-round psu.edu/admission/undergraduate/explore/visit- penn-state PENN STATE
Campus Visits: Year-round go.illinois.edu/campusvisits
INDIANA UNIVERSITY
admissions.indiana.edu 812-855-0661 ACT Code: 1210 SAT Code: 1324
Campus Visits: Year-round admissions.indiana.edu/visit
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA
admissions.uiowa.edu 319-335-3847 ACT Code: 1356 SAT Code: 6681
Campus Visits: Year-round admissions.uiowa.edu/visit
PURDUE UNIVERSITY
admissions.purdue.edu 765-494-1776 admissions@purdue.edu ACT Code: 1230 SAT Code: 1631
admissions.umd.edu 301-314-8377 or 1-800-422-5867 ACT Code: 1746 SAT Code: 5814 Campus Visits: Year-round admissions.umd.edu/visit UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND admissions.umich.edu 734-764-7433 ACT Code: 2062 SAT Code: 1839 Campus Visits: Year-round admissions.umich.edu/explore-visit UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN admissions.msu.edu 517-355-8332 ACT Code: 2032 SAT Code: 1465 Campus Visits: Year-round admissions.msu.edu/visit MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY admissions.tc.umn.edu admit.umn.edu/register/askaquestion 612-625-2008 or 1-800-752-1000 admissions@umn.edu ACT Code: 2156 SAT Code: 6874 Campus Visits: Year-round z.umn.edu/CampusVisit UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA admissions.unl.edu 402-472-2023 ACT Code: 2482 SAT Code: 6877 Campus Visits: Year-round admissions.unl.edu/visit UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA–LINCOLN admissions.northwestern.edu 847-491-7271 ACT Code: 1106 SAT Code: 1565 Campus Visits: Year-round admissions.northwestern.edu/visit NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
Campus Visits: Year-round admissions.purdue.edu/visit
admission.ucla.edu 310-825-3101 admission.ucla.edu/contact ACT Code: 0448 SAT Code: 4837 Campus Visits: Year-round admission.ucla.edu/visit UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES admissions.rutgers.edu 848-445-4636 questions@admissions.rutgers.edu ACT Code: 2592 SAT Code: 2765 Campus Visits: Year-round newbrunswick.rutgers.edu/admissions-tuition/ visits-tours RUTGERS UNIVERSITY usc.edu 213-740-1111 admission.usc.edu/contact-us ACT Code: 4852 SAT Code: 0470 Campus Visits: Year-round usc.edu/visit-usc UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
admit.uw.edu 206-543-9686 admit.uw.edu/contact ACT Code: 4484 SAT Code: 4854 Campus Visits: Year-round admit.uw.edu/visit UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON admissions.wisc.edu 608-262-3961 onwisconsin@admissions.wisc.edu ACT Code: 4656 SAT Code: 1846 Campus Visits: Year-round visitbucky.wisc.edu UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN
undergrad.osu.edu 614-292-3980 askabuckeye@osu.edu ACT Code: 3312 SAT Code: 1592 Campus Visits: Year-round campusvisit.osu.edu THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
collegeadmissions.uchicago.edu 773-702-8650 ACT Code: 1152 SAT Code: 1832 Campus Visits: Year-round collegeadmissions.uchicago.edu/visit UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO
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