University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL · Public · 22,170 undergrads (large, city) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $7,529 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $8,119 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $10,921 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $16,185 |
| Over $110,000 | $25,047 |
| All incomes (average) | $10,974 |
Sticker tuition: $14,338 in-state, $29,884 out-of-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 77%
- Average SAT
- 1250
- Median ACT
- 27
- Students with Pell grants
- 49%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 62%
- Freshman retention
- 80%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $68,740
- Median debt at graduation
- $16,704
- International undergrads
- 1,712 (7.7%)
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Business18%
Health & Nursing15%
Computer Science12%
Biology & Life Sciences10%
Engineering10%
Psychology9%
Social Sciences4%
Education4%
Visual & Performing Arts3%
Criminal Justice2%
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