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University of Illinois at Chicago

Chicago, Illinois

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Overview

Enrollment

33,747
University of Illinois at Chicago overview
Location Chicago, Illinois
Online uic.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Large City
University of Illinois at Chicago overview
Size Large
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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Located in the Near West Side of Chicago, the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) operates as a public research institution across 240 acres in the heart of the city's medical district. The campus architecture reflects its 1960s establishment, featuring Brutalist design elements alongside modern facilities, including one of the largest medical schools in the United States. UIC maintains selective undergraduate and graduate programs, with particular strengths in engineering, health sciences, and business, while its College of Medicine stands as the largest medical school in the country. The university serves primarily as a commuter campus, though student housing is available in several residence halls and campus apartments, and its athletic teams, known as the Flames, compete in NCAA Division I Horizon League competition.

Ratings

7/10

Overall

8/10

Academics

7/10

Resources

8/10

Outcomes

9/10

Value

UIC is rated within the top 32% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

Rankings for University of Illinois at Chicago within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Difficult
University of Illinois at Chicago overview
SAT 1110/1340
ACT 24/30
GPA 3.41

Applications Accepted

78.7% 
University of Illinois at Chicago overview
Applications Due Feb 1, 2025
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $60

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Annual Cost to Attend

Illinois Resident Tuition

$10,970
In State Costs for University of Illinois at Chicago
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,400
Other Fees$3,076
Room and Board $14,400
Budget for Other Expenses$6,026
Total One Year Cost$35,872

Out of State Resident Tuition

$25,578
Out of State Costs for University of Illinois at Chicago
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,400
Other Fees$3,076
Room and Board $14,400
Budget for Other Expenses$6,026
Total One Year Cost$50,480

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$61,900 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

54% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by University of Illinois at Chicago students
Subject Percent of Class
Business 16%
Psychology 13%
Biology 11%
Social Sciences 10%
Engineering 9%

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Last updated February 24, 2024