University of Illinois Chicago

Chicago, IL · Public

Acceptance rate
77%
Average SAT
1,250
ACT midpoint
27
Enrollment
22,170
In-state tuition
$14,338
Out-of-state tuition
$29,884
Avg net price
$10,974
4-yr grad rate

Test scores

Admitted students score between 1130 and 1350 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

ACT midpoint: 27

Popular programs at University of Illinois Chicago

Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.

#ProgramStairway RankingGraduates/yr
1Biology, General.426
2Psychology, General.399
3Computer Science.328
4Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.296
5Finance and Financial Management Services.274
6Criminal Justice and Corrections.223
7Mechanical Engineering.168
8Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.164
9Marketing.163
10Accounting and Related Services.153
11Information Science/Studies.146
12Communication and Media Studies.128
13Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.122
14Civil Engineering.108
15Economics.108
16Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.105
17Neurobiology and Neurosciences.103
18Political Science and Government.99
19Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.97
20Biomedical/Medical Engineering.84

Showing top 20 of 63 programs

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at University of Illinois Chicago?

University of Illinois Chicago has an acceptance rate of 77% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.

What SAT score do I need for University of Illinois Chicago?

Admitted students at University of Illinois Chicago typically score between 1130 and 1350 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does University of Illinois Chicago cost?

The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at University of Illinois Chicago is approximately $10,974 per year.

What is the graduation rate at University of Illinois Chicago?

4-year graduation rate data for University of Illinois Chicago is not currently published.

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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.