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University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago,
IL
•4-Year Public•
Acceptance Rate79%
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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% |
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College Info
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
Composite SAT Range
1120 - 1320
Math SAT Range
550 - 680
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
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 Time10%
Part Time96%
In State4%
Out-of-StateData 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%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Feb 1
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