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Overview
The University of Illinois at Chicago is a public research university located in the Windy City. UIC’s 15 colleges and schools offer 87 bachelor’s degrees, 53 certificates, and more than 150 graduate degrees, as well as multiple research opportunities for undergraduates and study abroad programs available in six continents. Routinely ranked as one of the more diverse colleges in the nation, the most diverse in the UIC system, UIC at Chicago has multiple Centers for Cultural Understanding and Social Change. The Chicago campus has on- and off-campus housing near the main academic buildings that are also close to many popular neighborhoods including Greektown, West Loop, Pilsen, and Chinatown.
Acceptance Rate:
79%
Average Net Price:
$12,614
Campus Setting:
Major city
Average GPA
3.6
Average ACT Composite
26
Average SAT Composite
1161
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $15,949 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $32,009 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $16,500 |
| Books and Supplies | $1400 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
56%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
50%
Average Aid Per Year
$15,421
50%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,457
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$5,398
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
62%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$6947
57%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,457
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$203,383,456
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$3,775,357
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
20%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$7,494
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$14,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$167
Students receiving federal loans
19%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$4,919
Average Other Loans Per Year
$19,319
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
- Hispanic-Serving Institution
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
25420
Students Applied
56%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
2130
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | November 1 | |
| Fall Regular Decision | February 3 | June 1 |
| Spring Regular Decision | October 1 |
Application Fee
$60
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
4%
Submitting ACT
29%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 26
Average SAT Composite: 1161
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.6
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
33,522
Total Number of Undergrads
22,107
0
100
36%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
62%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
17:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
159
Faculty Overview
0
100
82%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Major city
Countries Represented
65
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
44%
Student Organizations
460
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
15%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
15%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Flames
School Colors
red and blue
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Intramural Sports
18
Sports Club
3
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Gymnastics
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
University of Illinois Chicago Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$61,300
Top 5 Cities
Chicago
San Francisco
New York
Los Angeles
Washington
Top 5 Employers
University of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago Public Schools
Walgreens
AbbVie
Allstate
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Education
Health Services
Operations
Engineering
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$14,000
Loan Default Rate
4%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$167
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