University of Illinois at ChicagoSchool Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Chicago, IL

$13,874

Avg in-state tuition

$27,566

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About University of Illinois at Chicago

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

The University of Illinois at Chicago is a large public university located on an urban campus in Chicago, Illinois. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 32,324, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 73%. The university offers 94 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 61%, and a student-faculty ratio of 18:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $13,874, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $27,566.

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Admissions Breakdown

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

Acceptance Rate Insight

73% of students were accepted during the 2019-2020 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

SAT & ACT

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1030-1260

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 21-28

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.

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32k

Students Enrolled

24%

Online Student Enrollment

18:1

Student to Faculty Ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program.
International Online classes are available for students around the world.

Demographics

White

31%

Hispanic

26%

Asian

18%

Non-U.S. Citizen

12%

Black

8%

Two or more races

3%

Unknown

2%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

54%

Socio-economic diversity

55% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

55%

State Grant Aid

60%

Institution Grant Aid

62%

Pell Grant

55%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $4,955
State Grant Aid $4,675
Institution Grant Aid $5,449
Pell Grant Aid $4,773

Financial Outlook

$43k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

$18k

Average student debt after graduation

Resource

Understanding Grants & Scholarships
Resource

Financial Aid Overview

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2019-2020]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.