Chicago, IL
University of Illinois Chicago is a public very large school in Chicago, IL, enrolling about 22,170 undergraduates. University of Illinois Chicago is not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, with an acceptance rate near 77%. Its highest-earning reported major is Computer Science (Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services), where graduates report median earnings of $120,470/year four years out. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.
Admissions
Application deadlines for Fall 2027 entry
- Early Action: Nov 2, 2026
- Regular Decision: Feb 1, 2027
Confirm on University of Illinois Chicago's own admissions site before you apply.
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $15,546 more per year in tuition and fees (2.1x the in-state rate).
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Where do you stand against University of Illinois Chicago's numbers?
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Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is University of Illinois Chicago's acceptance rate?
University of Illinois Chicago in Chicago, IL admits approximately 77% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for University of Illinois Chicago?
Admitted students at University of Illinois Chicago typically score between 1130–1350 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for University of Illinois Chicago?
Admitted students at University of Illinois Chicago typically score between 25–31 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does University of Illinois Chicago cost?
University of Illinois Chicago's total cost of attendance is reported at $27,521 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
What is out-of-state tuition at University of Illinois Chicago?
For 2024-25, University of Illinois Chicago's published tuition and required fees were $29,884 for out-of-state students and $14,338 for in-state students -- $15,546 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
When is the application deadline for University of Illinois Chicago?
University of Illinois Chicago's deadlines are Early Action Nov 2, 2026; Regular Decision Feb 1, 2027, per its own published admissions calendar.
Does University of Illinois Chicago require students to live on campus?
No -- University of Illinois Chicago doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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