Outcome figures are institution wide, from the US Department of Education College Scorecard.
GRENot required
Optional, considered if submitted
English test (TOEFL or IELTS)Required
TOEFL minimum score of 550 on the paper-based test (213 on the computer-based test)
Minimum GPARequired
3.0 GPA or equivalent
Recommendation lettersNot stated
Prior degreeRequired
Bachelor
Statement of purposeNot stated
“Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores are required for those applying for the Literary Studies and Writing Studies programs.”
“All applicants whose native language is not English are required to submit Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores.”
“the deadline for submitting applications is noon on December 2nd.”
Extracted from catalog.illinois.edu (opens in new tab) and grad.illinois.edu (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-09-08
ScholarBrowse