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UO
University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, ILPublicCity Setting
Less Selective • 77% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
University of Illinois Chicago is a public institution located in the city setting of Chicago, IL. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 22.2K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 77%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
22.2K (Very Large)
Admissions Selectivity
77% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading570 - 670
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math560 - 680
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite25 - 31
1typical 50% range36
77%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing18% of degrees
Health Sciences15% of degrees
Biological Sciences11% of degrees
Engineering10% of degrees
Social Sciences5% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: $286,071
Earnings 5yr: $221,983
Debt: N/A
Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $281,546
Earnings 5yr: $241,068
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $145,430
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $143,853
Earnings 5yr: $143,571
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $126,442
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $125,094
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $120,470
Earnings 5yr: $116,325
Debt: $19,087
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $118,750
Earnings 5yr: $132,305
Debt: N/A
Medicine.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $116,861
Earnings 5yr: $161,284
Debt: N/A
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $115,859
Earnings 5yr: $120,651
Debt: N/A
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $111,159
Earnings 5yr: $117,363
Debt: N/A
Psychology, General.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $109,281
Earnings 5yr: $110,855
Debt: N/A
Computer Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $102,691
Earnings 5yr: $80,522
Debt: $22,000
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $97,613
Earnings 5yr: $95,944
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $96,323
Earnings 5yr: $116,791
Debt: N/A
Law.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $95,603
Earnings 5yr: $87,083
Debt: N/A
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $92,002
Earnings 5yr: $100,600
Debt: $23,500
Public Health.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $89,402
Earnings 5yr: $90,212
Debt: N/A
Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $87,792
Earnings 5yr: $74,399
Debt: N/A
Chemical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $87,407
Earnings 5yr: $90,756
Debt: $23,875
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$10,974
In-State Tuition$14,338
Out-of-State Tuition$29,884
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
49%
Pell Grants
22%
Take Loans
69%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$53,218
+29% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$68,740
Completion Signals
62%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
80%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$13,657
Est. Monthly Payment
$147/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
47%
Men53%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 47% men and 53% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
44%
Part-Time Share
9%
Avg Family Income
$47,403
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