College statistics
- Address:
- 601 S Morgan
Chicago, IL
60607 - Sector Group:
- Public 4-Year or Above
- Official Website:
- www.uic.edu/
- Setting:
- City
- Annual In-State Tuition:
- $12,789
- Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
- $28,849
- Room and Board:
- $15,032
- Acceptance Rate:
- 78.5%
- Endowment (End of Year):
- $2,318,462,176
- Research Activity Tier:
- Research 1: Very High Spending and Doctorate Production
- Economic Mobility Index:
- Opportunity Colleges and Universities – Higher Access, Higher Earnings
- Primary Undergraduate Major:
- Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
The University of Illinois Chicago is a Research 1 institution located in Chicago, Illinois, serving a large urban student body with doctoral programs across engineering, health sciences, business, and the liberal arts. As a public research university, UIC emphasizes scholarship and discovery alongside undergraduate education, with faculty engaged in federally funded research across multiple disciplines.
Total enrollment stands at 33,522 students. In-state tuition runs $12,789 annually, with out-of-state tuition at $28,849; the total cost of attendance, including room and board, is $27,821 for in-state students and $43,881 for out-of-state students. The university accepts approximately 79% of applicants, making admissions accessible. Among admitted students, the 75th percentile SAT Math score is 680, SAT Reading is 660, and ACT Composite is 32.
The university serves students seeking rigorous research opportunities, strong professional preparation in business and health fields, and an urban campus experience. Most students benefit from financial aid packages that reduce out-of-pocket costs below published rates. Visit www.uic.edu/ for admissions information and program details.