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University of Illinois Chicago

UIC

Chicago, Illinois 60607

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Strong graduate outcomes — known for business

University of Illinois Chicago is a public institution in Chicago with particular strength in business and biology. With an average SAT of 1242, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A large campus of 21.8K undergraduates with a 17:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

60% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $68,740 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $12,313.

Established
1913
Motto
"Teach, research, serve, care."
Mascot
Sparky
Type
Public research university
Conference
Division I level of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Division
Division I

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79%Acceptance
1242SAT Avg
21,814Students
17:1Student:Faculty
60%Grad Rate
$68,740Earnings 10yr
$12,313Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of Illinois Chicago Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate78.5%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1242

Reading & WritingMid: 595
560660
MathMid: 600
560680

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 27
2532

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

78.5%

Trend

SAT Avg

1242

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$14,338
Tuition (out-of-state)$29,360
Room & Board$14,600
Books & Supplies$1,400
Total Cost of Attendance$26,998
Average Net Price$12,313
Median Debt at Graduation$16,704
Monthly Payment (10yr)$177

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$9,257
$30–48K$9,945
$48–75K$12,887
$75–110K$18,806
$110K+$25,479

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$12,313

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

75.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$13,657

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

167

Peer Average

240

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

Programs (217)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
21,814
Gender Split
53% / 47%
Women / Men
First Generation
44%
Pell Grant Recipients
50%

Race & Ethnicity

White 23%
Black 8%
Hispanic 37%
Asian 21%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 7%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate60.3%
Freshman Retention78.4%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$53,218
8 Years$61,779
10 Years$68,740

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$55,600
Men
$68,400

Rankings

U.S. News
#80
Forbes
#99
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#26

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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