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University of Illinois Chicago

University of Illinois Chicago is a large, public institution located in Chicago, il. Founded in 1965, University of Illinois Chicago offers undergraduate degrees in 217 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics Division 1
undergraduates 21,567 undergraduates
cost $15,472 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into University of Illinois Chicago? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 78.7%
SAT score average 1232
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.5
Application fee $60
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Key deadlines

June
30
65 days away FAFSA® deadline

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November
01
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! University of Illinois Chicago is known for one of its top majors: Psychology, General. Their student-faculty ratio is 18:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
18 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Social Sciences and Psychology
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Computer Science and Information Technology
Health and Medical Professions
Law and Legal Studies
Business and Management
Other

Popular majors

Psychology, General
Biology, General
Computer Science
Medicine
Law
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Finance and Financial Management Services

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $15,472
Additional expenses
Room & board $14,400
Books & supplies $1,400
Other expenses $6,026
Cost of attendance* $37,298
Average financial aid package $18,611
Estimated cost $18,687 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $30,841
Additional expenses
Room & board $14,400
Books & supplies $1,400
Other expenses $6,026
Cost of attendance* $52,667
Average financial aid package $18,611
Estimated cost $34,056 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? University of Illinois Chicago has a total undergraduate enrollment of 21,567, with gender binary students split 47% male and 53% female.

Total enrollment

33,522

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
15%
African American %
5%
Hispanic American %
24%
Asian %
14%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
2%
Unknown %
40%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At University of Illinois Chicago, students love their Society for Neuroscience, Psychology, and Psychiatry. Student athletes compete in Division 1 sports.

Campus info

map 601 S Morgan, Chicago, IL 60607
phone 312-996-4350
address www.uic.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Society for neuroscience, psychology, and psychiatry

Students for justice in palestine

Active minds at uic

Muslim student association

Filipinos in alliance

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about University of Illinois Chicago to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is University of Illinois Chicago?

University of Illinois Chicago is located in Chicago, il.

What is the acceptance rate at University of Illinois Chicago? 

The acceptance rate for University of Illinois Chicago is 79%.

What’s the average GPA for University of Illinois Chicago?

The average high school GPA for University of Illinois Chicago students was 3.5.

How much does it cost for 4 years at University of Illinois Chicago?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at University of Illinois Chicago including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $149,192.

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