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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.

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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
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.

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