By state
SAT and ACT score ranges and acceptance rates for 12 four-year colleges in Illinois, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Ranges are the middle 50% of enrolled students — a quarter scored below the low number and a quarter above the high one.
| College | SAT (mid 50%) | ACT (mid 50%) | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | 1310–1520 | 30–34 | 42% |
| University of Illinois Chicago | 1130–1350 | 25–31 | 77% |
| Illinois State University | 990–1210 | 21–27 | 88% |
| DePaul University | 1140–1330 | 25–31 | 76% |
| Northwestern University | 1510–1570 | 33–35 | 8% |
| University of Chicago | 1510–1580 | 34–35 | 4% |
| Illinois Institute of Technology | 1180–1440 | 26–32 | 55% |
| Governors State University | Not reported | Not reported | 48% |
| Illinois Wesleyan University | 1120–1340 | 25–30 | 39% |
| Chicago State University | Not reported | Not reported | 43% |
| Quincy University | 1000–1200 | 20–25 | 51% |
| Judson University | 816–1118 | 16–24 | 48% |
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