The University of Illinois at Chicago was formed by the 1982 consolidation of two campuses: the University of Illinois at the Medical Center and the University of Illinois at Chicago Circle. As a leading institution in Illinois and in the nation, the school delivers an outstanding education in one of the nation''s top cities. Programs are offered through the Colleges of Architecture and the Arts, Associated Health Professionals, Business Administration, Education, Engineering, Liberal Arts and Sciences, and Nursing; and the Jane Addams College of Social Work. The campus is a true reflection of Chicago: a myriad of races, economic backgrounds, interests and experiences. UIC offers an extensive network of co-op educational opportunities, cutting-edge academic programs in more than 90 majors and the benefits of being a Research I university, all at an affordable price. UIC is one of only three institutions in the country to offer all six health profession programs, with Guaranteed Professional Program Admissions providing an early gateway to these professions. Its 216-acre campus is located close to Chicago''s business district.

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collegeType
Public
studentType
Coed
24,260
Undergraduates
11,403
Men - 47%
12,858
Women - 53%
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Entrance Difficulty
Not reported
Overall Admission Rate
76% of 29,929 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
Yes
Regular Admission Deadline
February 2
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
3.45
SAT Math
500-650 range of middle 50%
SAT EBRW
520-660 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
24-31 range of middle 50%
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Cost of Attendance
In-state: $39,472
Out-of-state: $56,172
Tuition and Fees
In-state: $14,946
Out-of-state: $31,646
Room and Board
$17,100
Average Percent of Need Met
54%
Average Freshman Award
$19,618
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$21,696
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Not reported
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
1,449
Regular Class Size (Students)
2-9
10%
10-19
19%
Over 100
10%
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Chicago Population
2,677,643
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Chicago
Students in College Housing
14% of all students
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division I
Mascot
Sparky D. Dragon
Sororities
Not reported
Fraternities
Not reported
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Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
American Indian/Alaskan Native
0.1%
Asian
21.9%
Black/African-American
9.5%
Hispanic/Latino
39.6%
Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
3.3%
Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
0%
White
23.7%
Unknown
1.8%
International Students
7.0%
First-Year Students Returning
82.5%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
42.8%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
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