University overview
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University of Illinois at Chicago is a public institution in Chicago, IL. IPEDS-reported enrollment is approximately 4,024 students. The published admit rate is 79%. Out-of-state tuition is listed at $33,076 before aid. The graduation rate in federal outcomes data is 62%. CollegesRef separates verified metrics from this editorial overview — confirm figures on the admissions, financial, and outcomes tabs before making decisions.
Admissions
Verified DataSelectivity, enrollment funnel, and reported test score ranges from verified federal data.
Institution type
Public
Carnegie
A Doctoral University (which undergraduates attend) with very high research activity
Setting
Large city
Applicants
22,791
Admits
17,960
Enrolled
4,024
SAT ERW: 540–650
SAT Math: 540–660
ACT: 23–31
Academics
Verified DataEnrollment scale, calendar structure, and outcome-linked academic signals.
Total students
4,024
4,024 students
Calendar
semester
Academic calendar
Graduation rate
62%
Reported outcomes
Retention rate
81%
First-year retention
Carnegie classification
A Doctoral University (which undergraduates attend) with very high research activity
Cost and affordability
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Average net price
$10,725
After grants and scholarships for in-state students where reported.
Campus life
Verified DataCulture percentile bands describe student life intensity across common fit dimensions.
Campus culture bands are not yet available for University of Illinois at Chicago. Theme attributes and athletics may still appear under Special Features.
Rankings and recognition
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Carnegie classification
A Doctoral University (which undergraduates attend) with very high research activity
Institutional classification used for academic peer grouping.
Athletics
NCAA Division I
NCAA division where available from verified imports.
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College profile: University of Illinois at Chicago
University of Illinois at Chicago is a public institution in Chicago, IL. IPEDS-reported enrollment is approximately 4,024 students. The published admit rate is 79%. Out-of-state tuition is listed at $33,076 before aid. The graduation rate in federal outcomes data is 62%. CollegesRef separates verified metrics from this editorial overview — confirm figures on the admissions, financial, and outcomes tabs before making decisions.
Outcomes and after college
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Median earnings
N/A
Median earnings where reported by federal outcomes data.
Retention rate
81%
First-year student retention.
Graduation rate
62%
Students graduating within 150% of normal time.
Student reviews
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Data report card
University of Illinois at Chicago
University of Illinois at Chicago is a public institution in Chicago, IL. IPEDS-reported enrollment is approximately 4,024 students. The published admit rate is 79%. Out-of-state tuition is listed at $33,076 before aid. The graduation rate in federal outcomes data is 62%. CollegesRef separates verified metrics from this editorial overview — confirm figures on the admissions, financial, and outcomes tabs before making decisions.
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Special features
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Athletics
NCAA Division I
Sources and data freshness
Verified Data- Legacy CLGS importLast verified 2026-06-27T19:13:52+00:00
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