PS Statement of purpose submitted online with your completed application GPA Entering students at LER have an average GPA of 3.5, but our admission process is not formula driven. We have students with a wide range of undergraduate GPAs. Fee Application fee: $70 domestic and $90 international RL The letters of reference should be submitted electronically through the Apply Yourself online application through the Graduate College at the University of Illinois. The names of references are entered into the system with email addresses, and they will receive further instructions for completion. Transcript All materials should be  submitted electronically with the application, including official transcripts.