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Information Summary
Ranks 111th for total enrollment
| Surrounding community | Large city (inside urban area, pop. over 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Highest offering | Doctoral degree |
| Full-time Enrollment | 20,214 |
| Total Enrollment | 24,812 |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition | |
| Application Fee Required | |
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $40 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $50 |
| First Professional Application Fee | $40 |
Demographics Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Chicago, IL
| Total Population | 15,552 (15,552 urban / N/A rural) |
|---|---|
| Households | 7,293 (2.02 people per house) |
| Families | 2,934 (2.83 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 5,231 |
| Pop. — Asian | 2,239 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 40 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 71 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 7,711 |
| Pop. — Other | 658 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Research Universities (very high research activity)
| Undergraduate | Balanced arts & sciences/professions, high graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | Comprehensive doctoral with medical/veterinary |
| Undergraduate Population | Full-time four-year, selective, higher transfer-in |
| Enrollment | Majority undergraduate |
| Size & Setting | Large four-year, primarily nonresidential |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending University of Illinois at Chicago?
Ranks 366th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $6,780 | $6,780 | $19,170 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $2,962 | $2,962 | $2,962 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $1,130 | $1,130 | $3,195 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $7,114 | $7,115 | $19,112 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | $2,962 | $2,962 | $2,962 |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $1,186 | $1,186 | $3,185 |
| Total Cost of attendance — On-Campus | $21,624 | $21,624 | $34,014 |
| Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $23,042 | $23,042 | $35,432 |
| Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $13,842 | $13,842 | $26,232 |
Student Tuition Costs for Professional Fields
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for getting a professional degree?
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Degree — Tuition | $24,708 | $52,762 |
| Medical Degree — Required Fees | $2,962 | $2,962 |
| Dentistry Degree — Tuition | $20,412 | $46,910 |
| Dentistry Degree — Required Fees | $2,962 | $2,962 |
| Pharmacology Degree — Tuition | $13,708 | $21,120 |
| Pharmacology Degree — Required Fees | $2,962 | $2,962 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $7,824 |
$7,824 |
$19,072 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $850 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $7,534 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $2,400 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $8,100 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $2,400 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $3,226 |
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Admission Details
| Applicants | 13,000 (5,615 male / 7,385 female) |
|---|---|
| Admitted | 7,559 (3,062 male / 4,497 female) |
| Admission rate | 58% |
| First-time Enrollment | 2,852 (1,286 male / 1,566 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 2,830 (1,276 male / 1,554 female) |
| PT Enrollment | 22 (10 male / 12 female) |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does University of Illinois at Chicago use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | |
| College Prep. Completion | |
| Recommendations | |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce | |
| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NCAA |
|---|---|
| NCAA / NAIA Basketball Conference | Horizon League |
| NCAA / NAIA Baseball Conference | Horizon League |
| NCAA / NAIA Track & Field Conference | Horizon League |
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does University of Illinois at Chicago accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) |
ACT Test Admission
Rank 465th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting ACT results | 97% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 21 / 27 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 21 / 27 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 21 / 26 |
SAT Test Admission
| Applicants submitting SAT results | 10% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | / |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | / |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | / |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 3,075 |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | $5,788 |
| Board Fee | $2,694 |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $2,990 | 864 | |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $3,713 | 1,284 | |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $2,613 | 1,272 | |
| Student Loan Aid | $5,107 | 912 | |
| Any financial aid type | 1,879 |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at University of Illinois at Chicago?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 1,004 | 899 | 1,903 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 627 | 1,529 | 2,156 |
Hispanic | 1,323 | 1,857 | 3,180 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 2,353 | 2,590 | 4,943 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 27 | 41 | 68 |
White Non-Hispanic | 5,161 | 6,165 | 11,326 |
Race Unknown | 578 | 658 | 1,236 |
| Total | 11,073 | 13,739 | 24,812 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students complete University of Illinois at Chicago?











