Big Ten Academic Alliance Guide to Undergraduate Admissions

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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