Students showing record interest in UI

URBANA – The University of Illinois received a record number of applications this year, and officials will be making fewer initial offers of admission. That means getting into the UI will be more competitive for next fall's freshmen.

The amount of applications increased by 14 percent this year, to about 22,300, said Stacey Kostell, director of undergraduate admissions.

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