University of Illinois Chicago

It is moderately difficult to get into University of Illinois at Chicago. The acceptance rate at University of Illinois at Chicago is 79%. Last year, 23,562 students applied to University of Illinois at Chicago and 18,541 were admitted.

If you are considering submitting an application to University of Illinois at Chicago, the regular decision application deadline is February 1 and the fee for the application costs $60.

Students who apply to University of Illinois at Chicago for the fall semester should hear back from University of Illinois at Chicago by December 1.

University of Illinois at Chicago Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of University of Illinois at Chicago's admissions stats.

University of Illinois at Chicago 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.5
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	48.27%
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	28.89%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	6.19%
Waitlist	No

University of Illinois at Chicago Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for University of Illinois at Chicago.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	Yes	November 1	December 1
Regular Decision	Yes	2 1	December 1

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Considering Applying Early to University of Illinois at Chicago?

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University of Illinois at Chicago does not offer early decision but does offer early action.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is November 1. University of Illinois at Chicago will release EA admissions decisions no later than December 1.

Some students apply early to college in hopes that it will increase their chances of getting in. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase your chance of being admitted, since it demonstrates your interest in a school.

➡️ Explore a list of some competetive colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on University of Illinois at Chicago Admissions

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Transferring to University of Illinois at Chicago

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to University of Illinois at Chicago

University of Illinois at Chicago has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into University of Illinois at Chicago?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are are most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at University of Illinois at Chicago

Curious about the factors that are considered by University of Illinois at Chicago during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Class Rank	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Application Essay	Important
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered

Make sure to check with University of Illinois at Chicago for more information on admission factors.

University of Illinois at Chicago 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to University of Illinois at Chicago, all applicants must submit the following items. Make sure to check in with University of Illinois at Chicago's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Other Requirements	–	–	√	audition for music and theater majors, portfolio for art majors
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into University of Illinois at Chicago?

Students admitted to University of Illinois at Chicago have an average unweighted GPA of 3.5.

Out of all students that were admitted, 82.54% submitted a class rank. At University of Illinois at Chicago 48.27% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 69.94% were in the top 25% and 93.38% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At University of Illinois at Chicago, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	5%
3.75 and 3.99	21.45%
3.50 and 3.74	23.87%
3.25 and 3.49	22.2%
3.00 and 3.24	18.22%
2.50 and 2.9	8.77%
2.00 and 2.49	0.38%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to University of Illinois at Chicago directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

University of Illinois at Chicago is test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 28.89% of University of Illinois at Chicago's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 6.19% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for University of Illinois at Chicago?

To be competitive with other University of Illinois at Chicago applicants, you should aim to earn between 1120 and 1320 (or higher!) on the SAT. At University of Illinois at Chicago 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1320 and 25% of scored lower than 1120, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of University of Illinois at Chicago students scored 680 or higher and 75% of students scored 560 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of University of Illinois at Chicago students scored 660 or higher, and 75% scored a 560 or higher.

To be most competitive at University of Illinois at Chicago, you should strive to earn between 24 and 30 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 30 means you fall in the 75th percentile for University of Illinois at Chicago's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 30, and three out of four students scored lower than 30 on the ACT.

A 24 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for University of Illinois at Chicago students. Only one out of every four students scored below 24.

More Information on Transferring to University of Illinois at Chicago

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to University of Illinois at Chicago.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is April 3. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in University of Illinois at Chicago during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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University of Illinois at Chicago Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to University of Illinois at Chicago?

❌ Students who are admitted to University of Illinois at Chicago must attend in the term they start. Deferring admissions is not encouraged. If you have a unusual circumstance, contact the admissions department.

Does University of Illinois at Chicago accept transfer credits?

✅ University of Illinois at Chicago accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. University of Illinois at Chicago accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does University of Illinois at Chicago accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ University of Illinois at Chicago accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to University of Illinois at Chicago?

❌ No, University of Illinois at Chicago is test optional, so it's up to you if you want to submit test scores or not. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you probably want to include them. If your scores are average or below average, you may want not want to include them in your application.

What is University of Illinois at Chicago's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for University of Illinois at Chicago is 79%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at University of Illinois at Chicago?

❌ University of Illinois at Chicago does not offer early decision.

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