University of Illinois Chicago
UIC
Chicago, Illinois 60607
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Strong graduate outcomes — known for business
University of Illinois Chicago is a public institution in Chicago with particular strength in business and biology. With an average SAT of 1242, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A large campus of 21.8K undergraduates with a 17:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
60% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $68,740 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $12,313.
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History & Fun Facts
- •The University of Illinois was chartered in 1867 in Champaign-Urbana, as the state's land-grant university.
- •In 1936, the first act of newly elected state representative Richard J.
- •Bill in 1944, which sought to reward veterans for their military service.
- •Classes at the CUD campus began in October 1946, and approximately 4,000 students enrolled each semester.
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1242
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
75.0%
Median Debt at Grad
$13,657
Programs (217)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
78%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
167
Peer Average
240
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
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Cost of Living
Estimated from IL state average + large city premium
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