The University of Illinois reported a domestic acceptance rate of 8.0% for the application year 2024, with 32,473 applicants and 2,597 accepted. Historically, acceptance rates have plunged significantly from 43.66% in 2024 to 44.74% in 2023, and even further down from rates like 60.0% in 2022 and 63.35% in 2021. This marks a drastic decrease in acceptance rates over recent years, reflecting increased competition among applicants. The trend indicates a shrinking pool of available spots relative to rising applicant numbers, signaling a more selective admissions process at the institution.