Outcome figures are institution wide, from the US Department of Education College Scorecard.
GRENot required
Optional, considered if submitted
English test (TOEFL or IELTS)Not stated
Minimum GPASee policy
3.5
Recommendation lettersRequired
3 letters
Prior degreeSee policy
baccalaureate degree
Statement of purposeRequired
“Applications are due on January 15 for Fall admissions.”
“Admission to the PhD degree program requires a minimum of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution of higher education with a minimum grade point average of 3.5”
“All applicants are required to submit three letters of recommendation, resume, official transcripts and a personal statement”
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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