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QS Rank:

365

University Of Illinois Chicago

Illinois

United States

Overview

The University of Illinois Chicago is Chicago's public university - big, diverse and alive. UIC is a real campus community embedded in some of Chicago's most interesting neighborhoods. Ranked among the nation's most diverse, welcoming, and transformative campuses, UIC is home to more than 30,000 students. As one of the country's leading research institutions, our students learn from a faculty that discovers what others teach. UIC offers a challenging, career-building education and a life-changing college experience through hundreds of academic and success programs.

Location

1200 West Harrison Street, Chicago, Illinois, 60607

Website

https://admissions.uic.edu/apply-now

Total Cost

$27,526

Median Salary

$57,003

Ranking

#97

US World and News Report

#365

QS World University Rankings

Admissions

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Application Deadline

Acceptance rate

77.35%

Yield Rate

21.09%

SAT range

1140-1330

ACT range

25-31

Cost and Scholarships

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Total Cost

$27,526

In State Cost

$11,178

Out of State Cost

$27,526

In State Tuition Fees

$11,178

Room And Board

$16,500

Living Cost

$23,926

Average Total Aid Awarded

$19,971

Funding Options

Merit Scholarship

Scholarship

Need-Based Aid

68.38% of students receive financial aid. Average award: $19,971.

Scholarships

UIC Aspire Grant - Ensures Illinois students from families with incomes under $75,000 per year pay $0 in tuition and fees (new for 2025-2026).; College of Engineering Merit-based Scholarships - Generally requires completion of 30+ semester hours (at least 12 at UIC), a UIC GPA of at least 3.0/4.0, and continuous enrollment for 12+ hours per semester. Specific scholarships may have additional criteria like financial need, county of residence, or U.S. military service.; UIC Logmaster Computer Science Scholarship Fund - For Computer Science students with a 3.0/4.0 GPA.; UIC Boyce-Ran Engineering Scholarship - Supports two scholarships annually, one for computer science and one for civil engineering.; Need-based Grants - Many scholarships and grants evaluate financial need, requiring completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Financial Aid (FAFSA) to determine eligibility.; Honors College Scholarships - Numerous merit-based and need-based scholarships for incoming freshmen, transfer, and continuing students. An Honors College application is required for consideration.; UIC Business Scholars - Students applying to the College of Business Administration can be considered by completing a supplemental Business Scholars application.; Chicago Engineers Foundation - External resource, open to incoming freshmen only.; Hispanic Scholarship Fund - External resource.