Overview
Student Population
Best Colleges Rank
Located in Chicago, Illinois, University of Illinois at Chicago is a large four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 22,798 prospective students applied, and 16,558 were granted admission. Of those admitted 3,541 enrolled in the school. 28,055 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 5,463 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $10,776 plus fees of $3,322. UIC is ranked 190 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Ratings
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UIC is rated within the top 31% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for University of Illinois at Chicago within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#190 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#51 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#8 in Best Colleges in Illinois
#2 in Best Public Colleges in Illinois
#100 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#6 in Best Value Colleges in Illinois
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1030/1250 |
| ACT | 21/29 |
| GPA | 3.4 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 15, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $60 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Illinois Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 |
| Other Fees | $3,322 |
| Room and Board | $12,000 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,470 |
| Total One Year Cost | $30,968 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 |
| Other Fees | $3,322 |
| Room and Board | $12,000 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,470 |
| Total One Year Cost | $45,318 |
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% |
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.