University
University of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago, IL
19,447
Students
14,729
Avg. Financial Aid
Moderate
Admission Difficulty
77%
Acceptance Rate
Urban
Setting
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Overview
University of Illinois at Chicago is a University institution located in Chicago, IL, in an urban setting.
Location & Contact
Address
601 South Morgan Street
Chicago, IL 60607-7128
United States
Chicago, IL 60607-7128
United States
Contact
Ms. Maureen Woods
Associate Director, Admissions Undergraduate
Email: uic.admit@uic.edu
Phone: 312-996-4111
Fax: 312-413-7628
Associate Director, Admissions Undergraduate
Email: uic.admit@uic.edu
Phone: 312-996-4111
Fax: 312-413-7628
Majors & Degrees
| Architecture And Related Services | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Architecture |
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| Architecture Related |
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| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| African American/Black Studies |
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| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, And Group Studies Related |
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| German Studies |
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| Latin American Studies |
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| Women's Studies |
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| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biochemistry |
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| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Neuroscience |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Accounting |
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| Business Administration And Management |
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| Entrepreneurship |
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| Finance |
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| Management Science |
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| Marketing/marketing Management |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Communication |
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| Speech Communication And Rhetoric |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer Science |
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| Information Science/studies |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art Teacher Education |
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| Biology Teacher Education |
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| Chemistry Teacher Education |
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| Elementary Education |
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| English/language Arts Teacher Education |
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| French Language Teacher Education |
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| German Language Teacher Education |
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| History Teacher Education |
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| Mathematics Teacher Education |
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| Physics Teacher Education |
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| Spanish Language Teacher Education |
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| Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
| Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering |
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| Chemical Engineering |
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| Civil Engineering |
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| Computer Engineering |
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| Electrical And Electronics Engineering |
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| Engineering Physics/applied Physics |
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| Industrial Engineering |
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| Mechanical Engineering |
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| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Associate | Bachelors |
| Engineering/industrial Management |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Classics And Classical Languages |
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| French |
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| Italian |
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| Polish |
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| Romance Languages |
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| Russian |
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| Slavic Languages |
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| Spanish |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Dietetics |
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| Health Information/medical Records Administration |
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| Nursing Science |
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| Pre-dentistry Studies |
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| Pre-veterinary Studies |
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| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics |
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| Statistics |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Classical, Ancient Mediterranean And Near Eastern Studies And Archaeology |
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| Mathematics And Computer Science |
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| Nutrition Sciences |
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| Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
| Environmental Science |
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| Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Kinesiology And Exercise Science |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Philosophy |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry |
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| Geology/earth Science |
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| Physics |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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| Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
| Social Work |
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| Security And Protective Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Criminal Justice/safety |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Anthropology |
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| Economics |
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| Political Science And Government |
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| Sociology |
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| Urban Studies/affairs |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art History, Criticism And Conservation |
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| Cinematography And Film/video Production |
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| Design And Applied Arts Related |
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| Dramatic/theater Arts |
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| Film/video And Photographic Arts Related |
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| Fine/studio Arts |
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| Graphic Design |
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| Industrial And Product Design |
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| Music |
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| Painting |
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| Photography |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
18,768
Applied
14,467
Accepted
19,447
Enrolled
Female Admissions
10,430
Females Applied
8,292
Females Accepted
80%
Male Admissions
8,338
Males Applied
6,175
Males Accepted
74%
Applying
50
Application Fee
3.31
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
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| Required |
Transcript of high school record Essay |
| Required for some programs | Other requirements may exist (see below) |
| Other requirements: | Audition for music and theater majors, portfolio for art majors |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
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| Fall freshmen | January 15th | November 30th | |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
| Transfer | March 31st | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score Accepted | 25th Percentile
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75th Percentile
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|---|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 24 | 20 | 26 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
10,584
In-state
23,440
Out-of-state
Fees
3,030
Full-time student fees
10,960
Room & board
7,930
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | Yes |
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| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Senior Citizens Employees |
Financial Aid
14,729
Avg. Financial Aid Package
14,792
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
4,227
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,349
Avg. Loan Aid
5,663
Avg. Grant Aid
12,993
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
61%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
9%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
19,447
Total Undergrad students
4%
International Students
3%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 32.88% |
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| Black or African American | 7.94% |
| White or Caucasian | 29.92% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.06% |
| Asian | 21.64% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.08% |
| Two or more races | 2.97% |
| Other | 0.54% |
Gender
Male (49.52%)
Female (50.48%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
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| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | None |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 15% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Involvement Fair, Spark in the Park (annual fall concert) and LOL@UIC (annual comedy show)
Involvement Fair, Spark in the Park (annual fall concert) and LOL@UIC (annual comedy show)
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
Muslim Student Association, Alternative Spring Break, Filipinos in Alliance, Society of Future Physicians and Ski and Snowboard Club
Muslim Student Association, Alternative Spring Break, Filipinos in Alliance, Society of Future Physicians and Ski and Snowboard Club
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Other Campus Security & Safety:
housing ID stickers, guest escort policy, 24-hour closed circuit videos for exits and entrances, security screen for first floor
housing ID stickers, guest escort policy, 24-hour closed circuit videos for exits and entrances, security screen for first floor
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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| Badminton | |
No | No |
| Baseball | No | Division 1 | |
| Basketball | |
Division 1 | |
| Bowling | |
No | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 1 | |
| Fencing | |
No | No |
| Field Hockey | No | No | No |
| Football | |
No | No |
| Golf | |
No | No |
| Gymnastics | No | Division 1 | |
| Racquetball | |
No | No |
| Rugby | |
No | No |
| Soccer | |
Division 1 | |
| Softball | |
No | No |
| Squash | |
No | No |
| Swimming And Diving | No | Division 1 | |
| Table Tennis | |
No | No |
| Tennis | |
Division 1 | |
| Track And Field | No | Division 1 | |
| Volleyball | |
No | No |
| Water Polo | |
No | No |
| Wrestling | |
No | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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| Badminton | |
No | No |
| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 1 | |
| Bowling | |
No | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 1 | |
| Fencing | |
No | No |
| Field Hockey | |
No | No |
| Football | |
No | No |
| Golf | |
No | No |
| Gymnastics | No | Division 1 | |
| Racquetball | |
No | No |
| Rugby | |
No | No |
| Soccer | |
No | No |
| Softball | |
Division 1 | |
| Squash | |
No | No |
| Swimming And Diving | No | Division 1 | |
| Table Tennis | |
No | No |
| Tennis | |
Division 1 | |
| Track And Field | No | Division 1 | |
| Volleyball | |
Division 1 | |
| Water Polo | |
No | No |
| Wrestling | No | No | No |
Faculty
1,613
Total Faculty
17:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 1,200
Part-time - 413
Male - 798
Female - 815