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UI welcomes largest ever first-year class for fourth consecutive year
The University of Illinois enrolled a record 9,332 first year students for Fall 2026, extending a four year growth streak. Systemwide enrollment also exceeded 102,000, while admissions became more sel
By By Ruby Devaisher, Staff Writer · 2026-09-16T09:10:47.079Z
The University of Illinois enrolled a record 9,332 first year students for Fall 2026, extending a four year growth streak. Systemwide enrollment also exceeded 102,000, while admissions became more selective: acceptance fell to 38.1% and average SAT scores rose to 1,487. The class’s demographics, college breakdown and rising demand highlight shifting enrollment trends readers may want to examine.
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