Overview
Enrollment
Best Colleges Rank
Located in the Near West Side of Chicago, the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) operates as a public research institution across 240 acres in the heart of the city's medical district. The campus architecture reflects its 1960s establishment, featuring Brutalist design elements alongside modern facilities, including one of the largest medical schools in the United States. UIC maintains selective undergraduate and graduate programs, with particular strengths in engineering, health sciences, and business, while its College of Medicine stands as the largest medical school in the country. The university serves primarily as a commuter campus, though student housing is available in several residence halls and campus apartments, and its athletic teams, known as the Flames, compete in NCAA Division I Horizon League competition.
Ratings
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Academics
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Outcomes
Value
UIC is rated within the top 30% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for University of Illinois at Chicago within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#198 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#44 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#7 in Best Colleges in Illinois
#2 in Best Public Colleges in Illinois
#78 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#4 in Best Value Colleges in Illinois
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1120/1340 |
| ACT | 25/32 |
| GPA | 3.41 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Feb 1, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $60 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Illinois Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 |
| Other Fees | $3,160 |
| Room and Board | $14,600 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $6,026 |
| Total One Year Cost | $36,364 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 |
| Other Fees | $3,160 |
| Room and Board | $14,600 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $6,026 |
| Total One Year Cost | $51,386 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 16% |
| Psychology | 13% |
| Biology | 11% |
| Social Sciences | 10% |
| Engineering | 9% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=145600 IPEDS survey data for University of Illinois at Chicago.
Current students may use the University of Illinois at Chicago GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025