University of Illinois Chicago Acceptance Rate & Tuition
University of Illinois Chicago is a public research university in Chicago, Illinois, with about 22,170 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 77.35% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $68,740 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $14,338
- 2024 Average Net Price: $10,974 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 77.35% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 22,170 91.1% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 61.62%
- Carnegie Classification: Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
- First-Generation Students: 44.4%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 2.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 10.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 71.0%
- Average SAT Score: 1250
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 24,348
- Applicants (IPEDS): 25,420
- Room & Board: $16,500 annual estimate
University of Illinois Chicago: what the data shows
Common questions about University of Illinois Chicago, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is University of Illinois Chicago?
University of Illinois Chicago is located in Chicago, IL (ZIP 60607).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is University of Illinois Chicago public or private?
University of Illinois Chicago is a Public institution.
How much does University of Illinois Chicago cost?
Published tuition: $14,338 in-state, $29,884 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $10,974.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $7,529 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $8,119 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $10,921 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $16,185 |
| $110,001+ | $25,047 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $57,352.
How hard is it to get into University of Illinois Chicago?
Admission rate: 77.35%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1250 and midpoint ACT 27.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is University of Illinois Chicago?
Total enrollment: 22,170 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 24,348 students.
Graduate enrollment: 11,411 students.
About 91% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at University of Illinois Chicago?
150%-time completion rate: 61.62%.
First-year retention: 80.2%.
What do graduates of University of Illinois Chicago earn?
Median earnings: $53,218 six years after entry; $68,740 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $16,704.
48.93% of students receive Pell grants.
What is University of Illinois Chicago known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Computer Science (510 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (381 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (370 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (367 completions)
- Psychology, General (361 completions)
- Law (301 completions)
- Finance, General (268 completions)
- Medicine (266 completions)
- Social Work (245 completions)
- Accounting (233 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is University of Illinois Chicago a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 77.35%; completion rate 61.62%; median earnings $68,740 at 10 years; net price $10,974. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$14,338
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of Illinois Chicago was $14,338.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$10,974
2024 Value
In 2024 University of Illinois Chicago had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,974.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$43,896 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$10,974 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$57,352 4-Year In-State Tuition
$119,536 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$16,500 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,400 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$32,238 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$128,952 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for University of Illinois Chicago.
Financial Aid by Income Level
48.93% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
21.86% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at University of Illinois Chicago was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for University of Illinois Chicago in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $13,410 | $25,800 | $13,545 |
| 2014 | $13,634 | $26,024 | $13,811 |
| 2015 | $13,664 | $26,520 | $13,527 |
| 2016 | $13,664 | $26,520 | $13,562 |
| 2017 | $13,704 | $26,560 | $14,000 |
| 2018 | $13,764 | $26,980 | $13,301 |
| 2019 | $13,874 | $27,566 | $13,312 |
| 2020 | $14,098 | $28,448 | $13,214 |
| 2021 | $14,126 | $28,476 | $11,329 |
| 2022 | $14,046 | $28,654 | $11,139 |
| 2023 | $14,338 | $29,360 | $12,313 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
77.35% Acceptance Rate
25,420 Total Applicants
19,955 Students Admitted
4,647 First-Time Students Enrolled
23.29% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1250
ACT Average: 27
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.3 - 3.5
Estimated Median GPA: 3.40
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
University of Illinois Chicago reported total enrollment of about 22,170 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 47% male and 53% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (36.1%), White (22.4%), and Asian (21.1%). About 48.93% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 44.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
91.1% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at University of Illinois Chicago in 2024 is 22,170 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 24,348 students. Graduate enrollment is about 11,411 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
80.2%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Hispanic or Latino at 36.1%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
41.69% 100% Completion Time
61.62% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 41.69% of students graduating from University of Illinois Chicago completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Computer Science: 81% male / 19% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 48% male / 52% female
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 38% male / 62% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for University of Illinois Chicago.
Return on Investment
$16,704 Median Student Debt
$68,740 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
24.30% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1465.97% Return on Investment
2.4 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for University of Illinois Chicago.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 141 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Computer Science: 510 completions
2. Business Administration and Management, General: 381 completions
3. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 370 completions
4. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 367 completions
5. Psychology, General: 361 completions
6. Law: 301 completions
7. Finance, General: 268 completions
8. Medicine: 266 completions
9. Social Work: 245 completions
Most popular programs at University of Illinois Chicago.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for University of Illinois Chicago graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for University of Illinois Chicago from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 71.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $14,621
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $28,590
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
University of Illinois Chicago is a public institution located in Chicago, IL, classified as Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Computer Science, Business Administration and Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Enrollment is approximately 22,170 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (36.1%), White (22.4%), Asian (21.1%). The admission rate is 77.35%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1250. The 150%-time completion rate is 61.62%. Approximately 48.93% of students receive Pell Grants. About 44.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
Location
Chicago, IL 60607
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 141 distinct degree programs, University of Illinois Chicago provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is University of Illinois Chicago located?
University of Illinois Chicago is located in Chicago, IL.
What is University of Illinois Chicago's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at University of Illinois Chicago is 77.3% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 25,420 applicants and 19,955 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does University of Illinois Chicago cost?
Reported tuition is $14,338 and average net price is $10,974 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $16,500 annually.
What is the student body demographics at University of Illinois Chicago?
University of Illinois Chicago reports undergraduate enrollment of about 24,348 students, Hispanic or Latino (36.1%), White (22.4%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend University of Illinois Chicago?
About 44.4% of students at University of Illinois Chicago are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for University of Illinois Chicago?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, University of Illinois Chicago reports midpoint SAT about 1250 and midpoint ACT about 27.
What do graduates of University of Illinois Chicago earn?
Median earnings are $53,218 six years after entry and $68,740 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at University of Illinois Chicago?
The 150%-time completion rate is 61.6% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do University of Illinois Chicago students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $16,704.
Is University of Illinois Chicago public or private?
University of Illinois Chicago is a public institution located in Chicago, IL.
Is University of Illinois Chicago an HBCU?
No. University of Illinois Chicago is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is University of Illinois Chicago a tribal college?
No. University of Illinois Chicago is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
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Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.