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University of Illinois Chicago

Chicago, IL·Public·~77% acceptance

Located in Chicago, IL, University of Illinois Chicago is a public university. It has fairly open admissions, accepting about 77% of applicants. The average net price after aid is about $10,974 per year. About 61% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $68,740 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$10,974/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $27,521
Aid cuts ~$16,547/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
EA
Nov 2
RD
Feb 1

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Admissions
GPA range3.45–3.95
SAT (middle 50%)1130–1350
ACT (middle 50%)25–31
Test policyTest optional
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
61%
graduation rate
80%
freshman retention
$53,218
median earnings, 6yr
$68,740
median earnings, 10yr
How Illinois Chicago reads an application

What Illinois Chicago values

Very important
Course rigorGrades (GPA)Class rank
Important
Application essays
Also considered
Test scoresRecommendationsExtracurricularsTalent / ability

From Illinois Chicago’s Common Data Set. Put your effort where it counts most.

What Illinois Chicago requires

Required
Grades (GPA)Course rigorClass rankCollege-prep programApplication essaysTOEFL / English proficiency
Considered
Test scores

From federal IPEDS data — what Illinois Chicago requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).

Frequently asked questions
What is University of Illinois Chicago's acceptance rate?
University of Illinois Chicago admits about 77% of applicants.
How much does University of Illinois Chicago cost?
At University of Illinois Chicago, the average net price after aid is about $10,974 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $27,521 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for University of Illinois Chicago?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1130–1350 on the SAT and 25–31 on the ACT.
What are University of Illinois Chicago's application deadlines?
University of Illinois Chicago's deadlines are Early Action around Nov 2, Regular Decision around Feb 1. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.
What does University of Illinois Chicago value most in applicants?
In its most recent Common Data Set, University of Illinois Chicago rates Course rigor, Grades (GPA), and Class rank as "very important" in admissions decisions, and also weighs Application essays. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker to see how your profile lines up.

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