ic S/general/checkmark circled Thanks for subscribing! Be on the lookout for our next newsletter.
ic S/general/checkmark circled
Saved to My Favorites. View My Favorites
Colleges / University of Illinois Chicago

University of Illinois Chicago

Chicago, IL 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate79%
Acceptance Rate79%

About UIC

University of Illinois at Chicago is a public, state university in the city of Chicago, Illinois. UIC was founded in 1946. The university currently enrolls around 33,747 students a year, including 21,807 undergrads.

UIC Acceptance Rate

It is moderately difficult to get into UIC. UIC admitted 79% of all applicants in 2022. Out of 23,562 applications received in 2022, 18,541 students were offered admission.

University of Illinois at Chicago Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 79%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate EA Offered but % not available
Average GPA 3.5
Test Optional Yes
Applicants Submitting SAT scores 28.89%

Choose one of the options below to learn more about University of Illinois at Chicago:

Admissions

Student Life

Academics

Tuition & Aid

University of Illinois at Chicago Community Forums

Save UIC To Your College List

Click the heart icon in the top left to save UIC to the list of schools you're interested in applying to.

Interested In Colleges in Illinois?

See a full list of colleges in Illinois and save your favorites to your college list.

Visit University of Illinois at Chicago

University of Illinois at Chicago is located Chicago.

If you want to see UIC for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 90/94 to Chicago, or book a flight to the nearest airport, O'Hare International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what University of Illinois at Chicago and Chicago are like without leaving home.

College Info

1200 West Harrison Street Chicago, IL 60607

Campus Setting: Urban

UIC Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Feb 1

Transfer Applications are Due

Apr 3

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to UIC is Feb 1.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to UIC is Apr 3.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

UIC SAT Scores

ic_reflect

Composite SAT Range

1120 - 1320

ic_reflect

Math SAT Range

550 - 680

ic_reflect

Reading SAT Range

560 - 660

UIC Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$29,738

In State

$44,760

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$11,178
$26,200
Fees
$3,160
$3,160
Housing
$15,400
$15,400
Books
Unknown
Unknown

Find Scholarships That Fit You

Want funding for college that doesn't need to be paid back? Explore College Confidential's new scholarship tool and search for scholarships that are tailored to you.

Find Scholarships

Student Life

Wondering what life at UIC is like? There are approximately 33,747 students enrolled at UIC, including 21,807 undergraduate students and 11,940 graduate students. 90% percent of students attend school full-time, 96% percent are from IL and 4% percent of students are from other states.

90%

Full Time

10%

Part Time

96%

In State

4%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

33,747

Campus Setting

Urban

Acceptance Rate

79%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$14,338

Out-of-State

$29,360

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Feb 1
Find Your Scholarship

Want to find money for school that doesn’t need to be paid back? Access insights and advice on how to search and apply for scholarships!

Find Scholarships
Do You Work at a University?

Claim your page to customize your profile and connect with students!

Claim Free Account
ECE68226-946A-49FB-9EBE-25C918B98643
Need Advice or Have a Question About UIC?

Connect with the world's largest college forum for candid, authentic discussion.

Join the Conversation