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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 21,106 prospective students applied, and 15,945 were granted admission. Of those admitted 4,159 enrolled in the school. 27,117 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 4,566 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2018/2019, excluding room and board, is $10,584 plus fees of $3,180. UIC is ranked 243 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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UIC is rated within the top 34% 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 2020 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#243 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#69 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#10 in Best Colleges in Illinois
#3 in Best Public Colleges in Illinois
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1020/1220 |
| ACT | 21/27 |
| GPA | 3.29 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 15, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
Annual Cost to Attend
Illinois Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 |
| Other Fees | $3,180 |
| Room and Board | $12,074 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,628 |
| Total One Year Cost | $30,866 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 |
| Other Fees | $3,180 |
| Room and Board | $12,074 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,628 |
| Total One Year Cost | $44,082 |
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.