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Academics
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Diversity
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Athletics
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University of Illinois Chicago is a highly rated public university located in Chicago, Illinois. It is a large institution with an enrollment of 19,728 undergraduate students. Admissions is somewhat competitive as the University of Illinois Chicago acceptance rate is 79%. Popular majors include Psychology, Biology, and Computer Science. Graduating 62% of students, University of Illinois Chicago alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $39,600.
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CHICAGO, IL 60607
- Branch of
- University of Illinois System
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About University of Illinois Chicago...
- Common App Accepted
- Hispanic-Serving Institution
- Public College
- SAT/ACT Optional
- Some Online Degrees
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I (without football)
Athletic Conference
Missouri Valley Conference
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- Illinois
- Chicago
University of Illinois Chicago Rankings
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UIC Admissions
Acceptance Rate
79%
Application Deadline
Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.
February 1
SAT Range
1110-1340
ACT Range
24-30
Application Fee
$60
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
Yes
Application Website
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Cost
Net Price
$10,384/ year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$13,813/ year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
81%
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Academics
Professors
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Student Faculty Ratio
8:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
75%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.218 responses
58%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.285 responses
46%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.284 responses
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Majors
Most Popular Majors
Psychology
477 Graduates
Biology
452 Graduates
Computer Science
358 Graduates
Nursing
284 Graduates
261 Graduates
Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
192 Graduates
Accounting
166 Graduates
Marketing
161 Graduates
Information Science
156 Graduates
Mechanical Engineering
155 Graduates
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Online
Programs Offered Entirely Online
Total number of complete undergraduate programs offered online or through distance learning.
3
Offers Online Courses
College offers distance education courses.
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
Total number of certificate degree programs offered online or through distance education.
Online Associates Programs
Total number of associate degree programs offered online or through distance education.
Online Bachelor's Programs
Total number of bachelor's degree programs offered online or through distance education.
3
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How Students Learn
Based on class setting of student enrollment.
Mix of Online and on Campus
66%
On Campus
30%
Online
4%
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
19,728Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
2,079
Undergrads Over 25
9%
Pell Grant
58%
Varsity Athletes
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Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
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Commuters
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Actually very mixed,
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Diverse
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Hardworking, focused.
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Studious. Quiet. Smart. Female.
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Stressed
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Cheap
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Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
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of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.309 responses
Poll
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of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.368 responses
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You get out of it what you put in.
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Diversity
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Wide range of student resources
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It is a combination of diversity and hard workers
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A crazy, beautiful place to be diverse
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Open-minded
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Its great but i do not feel completely open there.
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After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$54,300/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
62%
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Employed 2 Years After Graduation
91%
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of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.139 responses
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University of Illinois Chicago Reviews
Rating 3.68 out of 5 3,584 reviews
Rating 5 out of 5
I really love UIC! I think my experiences in the College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs and the Honors College have played a huge role in why I love it here. They're both smaller, so it feels more personal. I've heard some dorms are not great, but I've really liked living at JST. Rooms I've seen in the ARC and MRH/TBH are good, too. Dining hall is okay- better than some others I've tried, but not amazing. Party scene and campus life are minimal because it's a commuter school, but everyone still makes friends. Great restaurants and lots to do in the area, so I personally don't feel like I'm missing out on frat parties/sports games. If it's really your thing, there are still some, but not as much as a party school or flagship. Internship/professional opportunities are incredible here. I've enjoyed the vast majority of my professors and the diversity of the student body is really great.
- Sophom*ore
- a month ago
Rating 5 out of 5
I have truly enjoyed UIC's academic and social life! All the professors have been incredibly patient and helpful, especially regarding my status as an international student and all the campus resources made it so much easier for me to adapt to my new environment.
- Freshman
- 18 days ago
Rating 3 out of 5
You get out of this school what you put into it. I have found life long friends and there is always something to do on or around campus if you put in effort to seek those things out. I enjoy my college's professors and my peers, however the administration is honestly terrible. The higher-ups penny pinch constantly and the resources they provide are underfunded, understaffed, and often just terrible and useless. The food is also notoriously bad; the dining hall workers do not care if you live or die. It's understandable, but It's not great when the people cooking your every meal don't care if the meal is edible or not. The housing is also under kept and they don't care about your living conditions. I had a window fall into my dorm and shatter, leaving glass in my feet and legs after campus housing ignored my request for maintenance for WEEKS. I also had a friend drop out after his room filled with sewage and housing refused to provide him with a different place to stay.
- Sophom*ore
- 16 days ago
