Overview

University of Illinois Chicago is a University institution located in Chicago, IL, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 1200 West Harrison Street
Chicago, IL  60607
United States

Contact Ms. Maureen Woods
Executive Director of Strategic Recruitment and Outreach
Email: uic.admit@uic.edu
Phone: 312-996-4111
Fax: 312-413-7628

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Majors & Degrees

Architecture And Related Services	Associate	Bachelors
Architecture
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
African-american/black Studies
Asian Studies/civilization
Disability Studies
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, And Group Studies, Other
German Studies
Latin American Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Neuroscience
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General
Management Science
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Real Estate
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication, General
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, Other
Computer Science
Information Science/studies
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Elementary Education And Teaching
English/language Arts Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
German Language Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Physics Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Computer Engineering, General
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Engineering Physics/applied Physics
Environmental/environmental Health Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Engineering/industrial Management
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Human Development, Family Studies, And Related Services, Other
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General
French Language And Literature
Italian Language And Literature
Polish Language And Literature
Russian Language And Literature
Slavic Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Dietetics/dietitian
Health Information/medical Records Administration/administrator
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General
Pharmaceutical Sciences
Public Health, General
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
Rehabilitation Science
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, And Near Eastern Studies And Archaeology
Mathematics And Computer Science
Sustainability Studies
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Geology/earth Science, General
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Psychology
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Public Policy Analysis, General
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General
Economics, General
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Acting
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Design And Visual Communications, General
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Dramatic/theatre Arts And Stagecraft, Other
Fine/studio Arts, General
Graphic Design
Industrial And Product Design
Jazz/jazz Studies
Music Management
Music Performance, General
Music, General
Technical Theatre/theatre Design And Technology
Visual And Performing Arts, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

23,562

Applied

18,541

Accepted

21,807

Enrolled

Female Admissions

13,541

Females Applied

11,093

Females Accepted

82%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

10,021

Males Applied

7,448

Males Accepted

74%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

60

Application Fee

3.47

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay
Required for some programs	Other requirements may exist (see below)
Other requirements:	Audition for music and theater majors, portfolio for art majors

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	February 1st	December 1st
Other early decision plan	November 1st	December 1st
Transfer	April 3rd	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading		560	660
SAT Math		550	680
ACT Composite		24	30

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

11,178

In-state

26,200

Out-of-state

11,178

In-district

Fees

3,160

Full-time student fees

15,400

Room & board

Financial Aid

14,930

Avg. Financial Aid Package

15,330

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

3,860

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,287

Avg. Loan Aid

6,904

Avg. Grant Aid

13,992

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

61%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

8%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

21,807

Total Undergrad students

7%

International Students

4%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	36.32%
Black or African American	7.59%
White or Caucasian	23.36%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.04%
Asian	21.06%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.02%
Two or more races	2.96%
Other	1.72%

Gender

Male (46.89%)

Female (53.11%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Cooperative housing Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	13%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
UIC Homecoming, Spark in the Park (annual fall concert) and LOL@UIC (annual comedy show)

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Society for Neuroscience, Psychology, and Psychiatry, Students for Justice in Palestine, Active Minds at UIC, Muslim Student Association and Filipinos in Alliance

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Other Campus Security & Safety:
housing ID stickers, guest escort policy, 24-hour closed circuit videos for exits and entrances, security screen for first floor

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball		Division 1
Basketball		Division 1
Bowling		No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Fencing		No	No
Field Hockey	No	No	No
Football		No	No
Golf	No	No	No
Indoor Track		Division 1	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rugby		No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball	No	No	No
Squash		No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 1
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field		Division 1
Volleyball	No	No	No
Water Polo		No	No
Wrestling		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 1
Bowling		No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Fencing		No	No
Field Hockey		No	No
Football		No	No
Golf		Division 1
Indoor Track		Division 1	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rugby		No	No
Soccer		Division 1	No
Softball		Division 1
Squash		No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 1
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field		Division 1
Volleyball		Division 1
Water Polo		No	No
Wrestling	No	No	No

Faculty

1,922

Total Faculty

18:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 1,396

Part-time - 526

Male - 923

Female - 999