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University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL · Public · Large city · Website
- Admission rate
- 77%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $9,540
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 62%
- Median earnings
- $73,666
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
University of Illinois Chicago is a public college in Chicago, IL with 22,170 undergraduates. It admits 77% of applicants, and admitted students average 1250 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $9,540 per year ($9,536 for families earning under $30,000). 62% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $73,666 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 77%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 25,420
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 19,955
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 23%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing570–670
200800
SAT Math560–680
200800
ACT Composite25–31
136
What University of Illinois Chicago looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankRequired
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $25,887
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $14,652
- Out-of-state tuition
- $30,754
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$9,536
- $30–48k$7,327
- $48–75k$8,493
- $75–110k$12,812
- $110k+$24,150
Get a personal estimate with University of Illinois Chicago's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 62%
- Freshman retention
- 80%
- Median earnings
- $73,666
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $14,500
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 22,170
- Student–faculty ratio
- 17:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 53%
- White23%
- Hispanic36%
- Black8%
- Asian21%
University of Illinois Chicago FAQ
What is University of Illinois Chicago's acceptance rate?+
University of Illinois Chicago admits 77% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for University of Illinois Chicago?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 570–670 on SAT Reading and Writing and 560–680 on SAT Math; the average total is 1250.
What ACT score do you need for University of Illinois Chicago?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 25–31.
Is University of Illinois Chicago test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to University of Illinois Chicago?+
In Fall 2023, 25,420 students applied to University of Illinois Chicago and 19,955 were admitted; 4,647 enrolled.
Does University of Illinois Chicago consider legacy status?+
No. University of Illinois Chicago reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does University of Illinois Chicago require an essay?+
University of Illinois Chicago reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does University of Illinois Chicago cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $25,887 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $9,540.
What is University of Illinois Chicago's graduation rate?+
62% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 145600 · How we use this data
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