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University of Illinois Chicago

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Location: 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

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tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

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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%

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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

7500.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$13,657

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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

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Programs (217)

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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

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Forbes

#99

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Wall Street Journal

#29

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Washington Monthly

#26

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History & Fun Facts

•The University of Illinois was chartered in 1867 in Champaign-Urbana, as the state's land-grant university.
•In 1936, the first act of newly elected state representative Richard J.
•Bill in 1944, which sought to reward veterans for their military service.
•In 1945, Daley, who was then a state senator, introduced four bills calling for a university in Chicago.
•Classes at the CUD campus began in October 1946, and approximately 4,000 students enrolled each semester.

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Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112High

Estimated from IL state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Chicagopop. 2.7M

1 mi(2 min)

Milwaukeepop. 570K

82 mi(142 min)

Indianapolispop. 880K

165 mi(286 min)

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Getting There

Nearest Airports

ORD Chicago O'Hare15 mi

MKE Milwaukee75 mi

IND Indianapolis165 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA850 mi · ~24h 33m drive

New York, NY712 mi · ~20h 34m drive

Hartford, CT770 mi · ~22h 15m drive

Providence, RI835 mi · ~24h 7m drive

Albany, NY712 mi · ~20h 34m drive

Syracuse, NY591 mi · ~17h 4m drive

Rochester, NY519 mi · ~15h drive

Buffalo, NY453 mi · ~13h 5m drive

Philadelphia, PA665 mi · ~19h 13m drive

Pittsburgh, PA410 mi · ~11h 51m drive

Harrisburg, PA571 mi · ~16h 30m drive

Newark, NJ703 mi · ~20h 19m drive

Washington, DC594 mi · ~17h 10m drive

Baltimore, MD606 mi · ~17h 30m drive

Atlanta, GA589 mi · ~17h 1m drive

Charlotte, NC588 mi · ~16h 59m drive

Raleigh, NC642 mi · ~18h 33m drive

Miami, FL1191 mi · ~34h 24m drive

Orlando, FL986 mi · ~28h 29m drive

Tampa, FL1005 mi · ~29h 2m drive

Nashville, TN397 mi · ~11h 28m drive

New Orleans, LA835 mi · ~24h 7m drive

Richmond, VA619 mi · ~17h 53m drive

Chicago, IL1 mi · ~2 min drive

Detroit, MI238 mi · ~6h 53m drive

Minneapolis, MN354 mi · ~10h 14m drive

St. Louis, MO261 mi · ~7h 32m drive

Kansas City, MO411 mi · ~11h 52m drive

Indianapolis, IN165 mi · ~4h 46m drive

Columbus, OH276 mi · ~7h 58m drive

Cleveland, OH308 mi · ~8h 54m drive

Milwaukee, WI82 mi · ~2h 22m drive

Dallas, TX804 mi · ~23h 14m drive

Houston, TX941 mi · ~27h 11m drive

Austin, TX979 mi · ~28h 17m drive

San Antonio, TX1052 mi · ~30h 23m drive

Los Angeles, CA1741 mi · ~50h 18m drive

San Francisco, CA1854 mi · ~53h 34m drive

San Diego, CA1730 mi · ~49h 59m drive

Seattle, WA1732 mi · ~50h 2m drive

Portland, OR1754 mi · ~50h 40m drive

Denver, CO917 mi · ~26h 29m drive

Phoenix, AZ1451 mi · ~41h 55m drive

Salt Lake City, UT1256 mi · ~36h 17m drive

Honolulu, HI4248 mi · ~122h 43m drive

Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park

Visitor parking lot

Free parking with visitor pass

9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions

Admissions Office

10:00 AMInformation session

Welcome Center

45 minutes

11:00 AMCampus tour

Starts at Welcome Center

75 minutes, student-led

12:30 PMLunch

Main Dining Hall

Visitor meal passes available

1:30 PMDepartment visit

Academic buildings

Schedule with department directly

2:30 PMExplore campus independently

Library, student center, residence halls

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

Budget

Airport Transit

Chicago O'Hare (ORD)15 miles

Rental car

23 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

30 min$18-30

Milwaukee (MKE)75 miles

Rental car

113 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

150 min$90-150

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University of Illinois Chicago Supplemental EssaysNon-standard

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SAT Range	Avg Award	Note
1400-1600	$25,000	Academic merit scholarship
1200-1399	$15,000	Dean's scholarship
1000-1199	$8,000	Achievement award