University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL. Admissions numbers, deadlines, cost and your chances of getting in, by round.
| Location | Chicago, IL · Large city |
|---|---|
| Type | Public |
| Undergraduates | 22,170 |
| Acceptance rate | 77% |
| SAT (middle 50%, reported) | 1110–1340 · 29% submit |
| SAT estimated for all students | 1070–1300 |
| ACT (middle 50%) | 24–30 |
| Testing policy | Optional |
| Graduation rate | 60% |
| First-year retention | 78% |
| Student–faculty ratio | 18:1 |
| Cost of attendance | $27,521 in-state · $43,067 out-of-state |
| Application fee | $70 |
Application deadlines (2026–27)
- Early Action: Nov 2, 2026
- Regular Decision: Feb 1, 2027
Most popular majors: Business, Health professions & nursing, Engineering, Biology, Computer science.
UIC campus map
On campus
Richard J. Daley Library, Credit Union 1 Arena, Jane Addams Hull-House Museum, Flames Outdoor Tennis Courts, Disability Resource Center, Visitor's Center, UIC Theatre, Admissions & Records, Flames Athletic Center.
Around campus
- Places to eat: Fontano's Subs, Carm's Little Italy, the Bite, Curry On Fire, Tuscany, Mario's Italian Lemonade
- Coffee: Cor Coffee, Demitasse Coffee, Two Shades Cafe, KURIMU, Cold Stone Creamery
- Nightlife: Little Joe’s Circle Lounge, Ph.D Pub, Bar Louie, Phlavz Bar & Grille
- Shops: First Aid Comics, Edible Arrangements, Sid's Clothing & Hat Store, Madison Street Books, The Maxwell, Southgate Market
- Museums and culture: Crown Family YMCA Center, Metro Achievement Center, Little Italy Branch Library, National Hellenic Museum, Maxwell Street Market, Casa Michoacán
- Groceries: Citgo, 7-Eleven, Campus Market, West Loop Market, Walgreens, Jewel-Osco
- Parks: Sheridan Park, Miller Park, Sheridan Park Fieldhouse, Arrigo Park, Elysian Field, Piazza Italia di Chicago
Nearest train: Halsted Street, Chicago Union Station.