At a glance
Average net price
$10,974
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
61.6%
Admission rate
77%
Undergrad size
22,170
In-state tuition
$14,338
Out-of-state tuition
$29,884
Cost of attendance
$27,521
Median earnings (10y)
$68,740
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,250
- ACT midpoint
- 27
- Retention
- 80.2%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
25 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by stem (33%), social sciences (19%), business (18%).
- STEM33%
- Health15%
- Business18%
- Humanities & arts10%
- Social sciences19%
- Trades & services5%
- Business17.7%~3,933 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Health professions14.7%~3,266 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Biological sciences10.6%~2,348 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Engineering10.5%~2,321 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Computer science9.9%~2,186 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Psychology9.4%~2,088 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Social sciences4.0%~891 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Education3.5%~783 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~625 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~585 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~545 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Communication1.8%~401 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~324 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Architecture1.5%~324 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~310 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English1.3%~279 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics1.1%~235 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~219 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- History0.6%~135 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~118 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~109 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~78 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~27 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Liberal arts0.1%~22 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Engineering tech0.1%~18 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 891 | $23,743 | $18,000 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 774 | $29,771 | $17,500 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 665 | $73,060 | $19,087 |
| Medicine. | First professional | 605 | $58,073 | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 576 | $46,076 | $17,625 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 566 | $65,021 | $20,500 |
| Law. | First professional | 564 | — | — |
| Social Work. | Master's | 445 | $44,534 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 438 | $34,572 | $15,875 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 389 | $79,271 | — |
| Public Health. | Master's | 378 | $60,803 | — |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 369 | $37,997 | $18,750 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | First professional | 352 | $80,152 | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 338 | — | $21,500 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 336 | $60,931 | $21,500 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Master's | 322 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 320 | $53,944 | $18,750 |
| Information Science/Studies. | Bachelor's | 267 | $51,817 | $14,538 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 267 | $29,899 | $16,750 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | First professional | 248 | $102,915 | — |
| Computer Science. | Master's | 247 | — | — |
| Dentistry. | First professional | 231 | $97,991 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 228 | $31,434 | $20,750 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Bachelor's | 227 | $38,785 | $17,750 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master's | 213 | $79,216 | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Master's | 206 | $85,284 | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | Bachelor's | 198 | $23,332 | $17,562 |
| Civil Engineering. | Bachelor's | 197 | $61,644 | $24,382 |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 193 | $43,239 | $19,002 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Bachelor's | 188 | — | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor's | 183 | $64,975 | $23,500 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 181 | $31,417 | $21,761 |
| Computer Systems Analysis. | Master's | 163 | $79,008 | — |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 161 | $42,675 | $22,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 154 | — | $20,832 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 153 | $47,894 | $16,750 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 151 | $44,102 | $17,125 |
| Sustainability Studies. | Master's | 147 | — | — |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 147 | $30,444 | $19,315 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 145 | $28,879 | $15,000 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About University of Illinois Chicago
University of Illinois Chicago is a very large institution located in Chicago, Illinois, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 22,170 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Health professions, Biological sciences.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at University of Illinois Chicago — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $10,974 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $14,338 for in-state students and $29,884 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $27,521 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 61.6%, a above-average completion outcome. 80.2% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $68,740 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
University of Illinois Chicago confers degrees and certificates across 25 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Health professions, Biological sciences. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by stem (33% of credentials), social sciences (19% of credentials), business (18% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
University of Illinois Chicago accepts 77% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,250. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 27.
Location & campus
Set in Chicago, Illinois (city), University of Illinois Chicago draws students from across Illinois and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about University of Illinois Chicago
Q.How much does University of Illinois Chicago cost?
The average net price at University of Illinois Chicago is $10,974 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $27,521.
Q.What is the graduation rate at University of Illinois Chicago?
University of Illinois Chicago has a 6-year graduation rate of 61.6% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into University of Illinois Chicago?
University of Illinois Chicago admits 77% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do University of Illinois Chicago graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median University of Illinois Chicago graduate earns $68,740 per year.
Q.What is tuition at University of Illinois Chicago?
Published tuition is $14,338 in-state and $29,884 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is University of Illinois Chicago located?
University of Illinois Chicago is located in Chicago, Illinois (ZIP 60607).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with University of Illinois Chicago at their official website.