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University of Illinois Chicago

📍 Chicago, Illinois🏛️ Urban Setting👥 22,170 Undergrads🔗 www.uic.edu

Overview

University of Illinois Chicago is a very large public research university in Chicago, Illinois. It enrolls about 22,170 undergraduate students with an acceptance rate of 77%. Graduates earn a median of $68,740 ten years after entry.

Quick Stats

Acceptance Rate

77%

Less Selective

SAT Avg

1,250

570–670

Net Price

$10,974

After avg. aid

Grad Rate (6yr)

62%

Retention

80%

First-year, FT

Median Earnings

$68,740

10 yrs after entry

Admissions

Less Selective

Acceptance Rate

77.3%

SAT Average

1,250

ACT Composite

25–31

Test Policy

Considered but not required

SAT Score Range (Middle 50%)

EBRW (Reading & Writing)

200570 – 670 (mid 50%)800

Math

200560 – 680 (mid 50%)800

ACT Score Range (Middle 50%)

Composite

125 – 31 (mid 50%)36

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$14,338

Annual + fees

Out-of-State

$29,884

Annual + fees

Cost of Attendance

$27,521

Total annual

Avg. Net Price

$10,974

After aid

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Avg. Net Price
$0 – $30,000	$7,529
$30,001 – $48,000	$8,119
$48,001 – $75,000	$10,921
$75,001 – $110,000	$16,185
$110,001 +	$25,047

Financial Aid Snapshot

% with federal loans

21.9%

Academics & Programs

University of Illinois Chicago offers programs across 25 fields. Top by degrees awarded:

Business, Management & Marketing

17.7%

Health Professions

14.7%

Biological & Biomedical Sciences

10.6%

Engineering

10.5%

Computer & Information Sciences

9.9%

Psychology

9.4%

Social Sciences

4.0%

Education

3.5%

Outcomes

6-Year Grad Rate

62%

On-Time (4yr)

42%

Retention (FT)

80%

% Earning >$25K

83%

10 yrs after entry

Median Earnings After Entry

6 years

$53,218

8 years

$61,779

10 years

$68,740

Graduation Rate by Race

Asian

76.6%

White

66.0%

Hispanic

Diversity

Race & Ethnicity

White

22.4%

Black or African American

8.2%

Asian

21.1%

Hispanic / Latino

36.1%

Two or more races

3.0%

International

7.5%

Gender

Women

53.5%

Men

46.5%

Background

Frequently Asked Questions

Is University of Illinois Chicago hard to get into?

Less Selective — the acceptance rate is 77%. Admitted students average an SAT of 1250.

How much does University of Illinois Chicago cost?

In-state tuition is $14,338, and out-of-state is $29,884. Average net price after financial aid is $10,974.

What is University of Illinois Chicago known for?

Most popular programs include Business, Management & Marketing, Health Professions, Biological & Biomedical Sciences.

What's the graduation rate at University of Illinois Chicago?

The 6-year graduation rate is 62%, and 80% of first-year, full-time students return for their second year.

Data source: U.S. Department of Education.