University of Illinois-Chicago

Chicago, IL • public • I | Missouri Valley

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Overview

Institution Type

public

Campus Setting

Urban

Student Population

Undergrad: 23,827 • Total: 36,493

Academic Calendar

Semester

Address

401 South Halsted Street
Chicago, IL
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Website

uic.edu

Region

Midwest

Carnegie Classification

R1: Doctoral Universities – Very High Research Activity

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 11,124 (46.7%) • Female: 12,703 (53.3%)

Race/Ethnicity Distribution

Asian	4,752	19.9%
Black/African American	1,940	8.1%
Hispanic/Latino	8,504	35.7%
White	5,445	22.9%
Two or More Races	713	3.0%
International	1,899	8.0%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

78.5%

19,955 admitted from 25,420 applicants

Standardized Testing Policy

✓ Test Optional

SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)

Reading: 560-660
Math: 560-680
Total: 1120-1340

ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)

25-32

Application Types Offered

EA RD

Application Requirements

—

Application Fee

$70

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA only

Deadlines

EA:	11/03/2025
RD:	02/02/2026

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate

60.3%

4-Year Graduation Rate

39.8%

Freshman Retention Rate

78.0%

Student-Faculty Ratio

9.9:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

In-State

$29,078

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Out-of-State

$44,624

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

In-state: $11,178
Out-of-state: $26,724

Room & Board

$16,500

Books & Supplies

$1,400

Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)

$0-30,000	$7,529
$30,001-48,000	$8,119
$48,001-75,000	$10,921
$75,001-110,000	$16,185
$110,001+	$25,047

Students Receiving Pell Grants

66%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division

I

Conference

Missouri Valley

Men's Sports (6)

Baseball Basketball Soccer Swimming and Diving (combined) Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

Women's Sports (8)

Basketball Golf Soccer Softball Swimming and Diving (combined) Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball

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💰 Merit Scholarships

Typical Requirements

3.7 GPA / 33 ACT

In-State Awards

$5,000-$10,000/yr

Out-of-State Awards

$9,218-$16,102/yr

10 automatic scholarships (12 total)

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Common questions about University of Illinois-Chicago

What is University of Illinois-Chicago's acceptance rate?

University of Illinois-Chicago accepts 79% of applicants, from 25,420 applications.

How much does University of Illinois-Chicago cost?

Tuition and fees are $11,178 in-state and $26,724 out-of-state. Families earning under $30,000 pay $7,529 on average after aid.

Does University of Illinois-Chicago require SAT or ACT scores?

University of Illinois-Chicago does not require SAT or ACT scores for admission.

What ACT score do you need for University of Illinois-Chicago?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 25 and 32 on the ACT.

What is University of Illinois-Chicago's graduation rate?

60% of students graduate within six years.