University of Illinois Chicago

7/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Chicago, IL
4.5 2 reviews

#2 Best Public Universities in Illinois

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Overview

Total enrollment

33,906

Location Chicago, Illinois
Website uic.edu
Type Public 4 Year
Setting Large City

Best Colleges Rank

#215

Size Large
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

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.

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Ratings

UIC is rated within the top 31% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10.

Overall Rating

7 out of 10
Academics

8 out of 10
Resources

8 out of 10
Outcomes

8 out of 10
Value

10 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for University of Illinois Chicago within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Difficult

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1130/1350
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 25/31
GPA 3.41

Acceptance Rate

77.4%

Applications Due Feb 1, 2027
Enrollment Rate 21.1%
Application Fee $60

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Annual Cost to Attend

Illinois Resident Tuition

$14,338

Out of State Resident Tuition

$29,884

Breakdown

Tuition $14,338
Books and Supplies $1,400
Other Fees $3,160
Room and Board $16,500
Budget for Other Expenses $6,026
Total One Year Cost $41,424

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Student 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 majors at University of Illinois Chicago are Business, Psychology, and Biology. 16% of students major in Business, 13% in Psychology, and 11% in Biology.