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
79%Acceptance
1242SAT Avg
21,814Students
17:1Student:Faculty
60%Grad Rate
$68,740Earnings 10yr
$12,313Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate78.5%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1242
Reading & WritingMid: 595
560660
MathMid: 600
560680
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 27
2532
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
Programs (217)
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
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Source: Wikipedia