University of Illinois Chicago

1200 West Harrison Street
Chicago, IL 60607

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https://www.uic.edu/
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Main telephone 312-996-4350 Ext 4350
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Educational system University of Illinois System
Public or private Public
Type of school University
Date founded 1946
Degrees offered Bachelor's, Master's, First professional, Doctorate, Other advanced degrees
School accreditation North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
Setting Urban (in a large city)
Closest major metropolitan area Chicago
Campus size 244 acres
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Number of full time, freshmen men 1,887
Number of full time, freshmen women 2,292
Total number of full time freshmen 4,179
Number of part time, freshmen men 37
Number of part time, freshmen women 28
Total number of part time freshmen 65
Total number of freshmen men 1,924
Total number of freshmen women 2,320
Total number of freshmen 4,244
Number of full time, undergraduate men 9,222
Number of full time, undergraduate women 10,506
Total number of full time undergraduates 19,728
Number of part time, undergraduate men 1,004
Number of part time, undergraduate women 1,075
Total number of part time undergraduates 2,079
Total number of undergraduate males 10,226
Total number of undergraduate females 11,581
Total number of undergraduate students 21,807
Total enrollment 21,807
American Indian/Alaskan Native Less than 1%
Asian 21%
Black 7%
Hispanic 36%
White 23%
Race/ethnicity unknown 1%
These figures reflect responses of people who chose to indicate their racial-ethnic background. All categories except Hispanic represent non-Hispanic students. International students are not included in these figures so they may not add up to 100 percent.
Percentage of students from out of state 4%
Percentage of students from outside the US 6%
Percentage of students 25 or older 9%
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Tuition year 2023-2024
In-state tuition $11,178
Out-of-state tuition $26,200
Fees $3,160
Room and board (live on campus)* $15,400
* Room and board costs may vary by housing facility and number of meals in meal plan
Academic program/major Yes
Class load (number of credits taken) Yes
Undergraduate costs are for ... (Costs are for the 2023-2024 academic year.)
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Financial aid contact person Deidre Rush
Financial aid contact title Director of Fiscal Operations
Financial aid contact e-mail Email
Financial aid phone 312-996-5563
Financial aid office website Find more information on this website
Scholarship list website Find more information on this website
Submit these forms FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
School year financial aid data is from 2021-2022
Average financial aid package awarded to freshmen $15,330
For freshmen, percentage of need* met by aid package 60%
Average amount of financial aid awarded to freshmen
Loan $3,247
Scholarship or grant $14,899
Average financial aid package awarded to undergraduates (including freshmen) $14,930
For all undergraduates, percentage of need* met by aid package 61%
Average amount of financial aid awarded to undergraduates
Loan $4,287
Scholarship or grant $13,992
Work study $3,000
* "Need" as defined for financial aid results from a formula based on a student's situation. The formula considers family and student income, family size, unusual expenses, and the school's costs.
Number of freshmen who applied for aid 3,645
Number of freshmen who received aid 2,970
Number of undergraduates who applied for aid 16,130
Number of undergraduates who received aid 13,623
Percentage of students who took out loans to pay for school 47%
Average student loan debt for last graduating class $27,581
Loans
Federal PLUS loans (for parents) Yes
Federal Direct Stafford loans (subsidized) Yes
Federal Direct Stafford loans (unsubsidized) Yes
Institution loans (from the school) Yes
Nursing loans Yes
Need-based scholarships and grants
Federal Pell Grants Yes
Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) Yes
Privately-sponsored scholarships and grants Yes
State-sponsored scholarships and grants Yes
United Negro College Fund Yes
Merit-based scholarships and grants
School-sponsored scholarships in academics Yes
School-sponsored scholarships in art Yes
Student employment
Work study Yes
Non-proprietary financial aid data are from ... (Financial aid data are for the 2021-2022 academic year.)
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Admissions contact person Maureen Woods
Admissions contact title Executive Director of Strategic Recruitment and Outreach
Admissions contact e-mail Email
Admissions phone (local) 312-996-4350
Electronic application website Find more information on this website
For incoming students Moderately difficult (about 85% of all applicants accepted)
Groups or programs with a different entrance difficulty level Honors program, Guaranteed Professional Program
Entrance difficulty level for these groups Very difficult (about 60% of all applicants accepted)
Number of male applicants 10,021
Number of male applicants accepted 7,448
Number of male applicants who enrolled 1,924
Number of female applicants 13,541
Number of female applicants accepted 11,093
Number of female applicants who enrolled 2,320
Total number of applicants 23,562
Total number of applicants accepted 18,541
Total number of applicants who enrolled 4,244
High school education High school diploma required and GED accepted.
Fall* application deadline February 1
Notification date for fall admission applicants Continuous
Early action (apply early, but not required to attend if accepted) application deadline November 1
Notification date for early action applicants December 1
Fall transfer application deadline Continuous
Notification date for fall transfer applicants Continuous
* Application dates for winter, spring, or summer term admission are likely to be different.
Online application available Find more information on this website
Application fee $60
Submit these items:
High school transcript or GED certificate Required for all students
Written essay or personal statement Required for all students
Other application materials Audition for music and theater majors, portfolio for art majors
Other application materials Required for some students
High school GPA Very important
Difficulty of high school courses Very important
Standardized test scores Considered
High school class rank Very important
Recommendations Considered
Application essay Important
Character/personal qualities Not considered
Interview Not considered
Talent or ability Considered
Extracurricular activities Considered
Level of applicant's interest Not considered
Religious affiliation/commitment Not considered
Work experience Not considered
Related to a school graduate Not considered
First generation college student Not considered
Racial/ethnic group Not considered
College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) general Yes
College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) subject Yes
Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) Yes
Age limit on courses to be transferred No limit
SAT evidence-based reading and writing
400 - 499 6%
500 - 599 35%
600 - 699 45%
700 - 800 13%
SAT math
400 - 499 5%
500 - 599 35%
600 - 699 39%
700 - 800 20%
ACT score
12 - 17 1%
18 - 23 17%
24 - 29 51%
30 - 36 31%
Average GPA (on 4.0 scale) 3.47
Percentage in top 50% of their high school class 93%
Percentage in top 25% 70%
Percentage in top 10% 48%
Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year 78%
Percentage of full-time students who complete their bachelor's degree:
In four years or less 39%
Between four and five years 18%
Between five and six years 3%
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Bachelor's Yes
Master's Yes
First professional Yes
Doctorate Yes
Other advanced degrees Yes
Academic calendar Semesters
Number of faculty on campus 1,922
Student faculty ratio 18:1
Required number of credits for a bachelor's degree 120 semester hours
All students must meet:
Core curriculum or school-wide requirements Yes
Foreign language requirement Yes
Math or science requirement Yes
Senior project requirement Depends on major
On-line/distance learning Yes
Part time Yes
Summer school Yes
Accelerated degree Yes
Double major Yes
Freshman honors college Yes
Graduate courses open to undergraduates Yes
Honors program Yes
Student-designed major Yes
Domestic exchange available Yes
Study abroad available Yes
Army ROTC Yes
Air Force ROTC Yes
Naval ROTC Yes
Advanced Placement Yes
Independent study Yes
International Baccalaureate Yes
Internships Yes
Computer lab available to students Yes
Computer network can be accessed from dorm rooms Yes
Computer network can be accessed from off campus Yes
Discount computer purchase plan available Yes
Online registration for classes Yes
Main library name Richard J. Daley Library
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National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Yes
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Choral groups Yes
Drama or theater groups Yes
Newspaper Yes
Radio station Yes
National or local fraternities Yes
National or local sororities Yes
Number of student clubs and associations with open membership 460
Largest clubs and organizations on campus Society for Neuroscience, Psychology, and Psychiatry, Students for Justice in Palestine, Active Minds at UIC, Muslim Student Association, Filipinos in Alliance
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Percentage of students who live on campus 13%
School owns or operates housing Yes
Highest year that students are required to live on campus Not required
Housing availability for first year students No special consideration
Housing options Co-ed, men only, women only
Cooperative housing (share room and board expenses; must participate in household chores to reduce living expenses) available Yes
Housing is available for students with disabilities Yes
Dorms require a key or code to enter Yes
School owns or operates housing for Single graduate students
Housing availability for single graduate students First come, first served
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English as a Second Language (ESL) program Yes
Remedial education courses Yes
Health clinic Yes
Legal services Yes
Low-cost health insurance Yes
Psychological counseling Yes
Orientation Yes
Housing Yes
Services for students with learning disabilities Yes
Child daycare available on campus Yes
Women's center Yes
24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus Yes
Campus patrolled by trained security personnel Yes
Late night transport service Yes
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Alumni networking and mentoring Yes
Career counseling Yes
Career interest testing Yes
Career library Yes
Job bank Yes
Job fairs Yes
Job interviews Yes
Job interview preparation Yes
On campus recruitment by employers Yes
Placement assistance Yes
Résumé preparation assistance Yes
Résumé referral to employers Yes
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Grad admissions contact person Jamie Haney
Grad admissions contact title Assistant Dean for Academic and Student Services
Grad admissions contact e-mail address Email
Grad admissions contact phone (local) 312-996-4350
Number of undergraduate men 10,226
Number of undergraduate women 11,581
Total number of undergraduate students 21,807
Total enrollment 21,807
Tuition year 2021-2022
In-state tuition* $5,935
Out-of-state tuition* $12,369
Fees $1,684
* Tuition may vary by program
Graduate costs are for ... (Costs are for the 2021-2022 academic year.)
Source: Illinois Career Information System (CIS) brought to you by Illinois Department of Employment Security. If you have questions or concerns about the information displaying please contact Illinois Career Information System.