Outcome figures are institution wide, from the US Department of Education College Scorecard.
GRENot required
Optional, considered if submitted
English test (TOEFL or IELTS)See policy
TOEFL iBT at least 88 and speaking sub-section minimum score of 24
Minimum GPASee policy
3.0
Recommendation lettersRequired
3 letters
Prior degreeSee policy
Master's
Statement of purposeRequired
“Applicants should apply online and submit a statement of purpose, three letters of recommendation and a writing sample...”
“Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores are recommended (although not required)”
“The department offers financial aid (in the form of fellowships, teaching assistantships, and research assistantships) to all of the students it admits.”
Extracted from catalog.illinois.edu (opens in new tab) and grad.illinois.edu (opens in new tab) · latest recorded check 2026-09-08
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