How much easier is it to get into Math and CS or Stats and CS compared to Engineering CS at UIUC?

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@Groundwork2022

Getting into Grainger is the most difficult of the options. That would be CS within the engineering school. We were told by an AO that has a 12% admit rate (2019). The CS+X programs are slightly less competitive, but not by very much.

BTW, USNWR has UIUC’s CS program at a tie with that of Princeton. That means CS at UIUC is no safety for anyone.

CS through Grainger is the only one that has the option/possibility to earn a 5-year masters.

Per UIUC website, the CS and CS+X admission rate is 23% (1369/5861).