A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at UIC are predominantly White with a sizeable Hispanic population. The school has very high racial diversity. 66% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
University of Illinois at Chicago has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is eligible for federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve Hispanic Americans.
The college is an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) and is recognized for serving Asian Americans and Native American Pacific Islanders.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
34%
|
| Black |
8%
|
| Hispanic |
28%
|
| Asian |
22%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 51% more female students than male students enrolled at University of Illinois at Chicago with a gender ratio of 20% women to 14% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, UIC has a much lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is much less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
14%
|
| Women |
20%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
4,551
|
| Women |
6,864
|
UIC serves a very low number of students outside of Illinois, with 89 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
89%
|
| Out of State |
4%
|
| Foreign |
6%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
56% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 10.3% |
| Part time Undergrads | 7.8% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=145600 IPEDS survey data for University of Illinois at Chicago.
Last updated February 24, 2025