University of Illinois at Chicago, IL
Public
4-Year • Large • Primarily Nonresidential
Doctoral University
Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
University of Illinois at Chicago Rankings
Affordability80
Selectivity38
Retention49
Graduation20
Earnings49
Diversity89
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at University of Illinois at Chicago
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Architecture1%
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies<1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences14%
Business, Management, Marketing15%
Communication, Journalism1%
Computer and Information Sciences6%
Education2%
Engineering13%
Engineering Technologies<1%
English Language and Literature2%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics1%
Health Professions and Related Programs9%
History1%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences1%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting3%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies4%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Physical Sciences2%
Psychology12%
Public Administration and Social Service<1%
Social Sciences7%
Visual and Performing Arts3%
Admissions
Getting into University of Illinois at Chicago
76%
Admission Rate
560
Median SAT Math
560
Median SAT Reading
24
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)510–610
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)510–610
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)21–27
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending University of Illinois at Chicago
$14K
In-State Tuition
$27K
Out-of-State Tuition
$25K
Average Total Cost
$13K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $11K | $13K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $11K | $14K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $15K | $16K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $21K | $18K | $19K |
| >$110K | $24K | $19K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after University of Illinois at Chicago
43%
Receive Federal Loans
$14K
Median Federal Debt
69%
Repayment Rate
$182
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 44% | 56% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 20% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 16% | 13% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 10% | 10% | 9% |
| >$110K | 10% | 11% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $13K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $14K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $15K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $14K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $15K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $31K | $22K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $24K | $16K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 64% | 45% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 69% | 49% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 73% | 53% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 76% | 58% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at University of Illinois at Chicago
80%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
8%
Withdrawal Rate
58%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 34% | 37% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 58% | 54% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 61% | 56% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 67% | 49% | 53% |
| Black | 48% | 33% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 60% | 54% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 55% | 43% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 50% | 37% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 71% | 38% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 64% | 43% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 59% | 38% | 44% |
| Other race | 49% | 44% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after University of Illinois at Chicago
91%
Employment Rate
$40K
Median Salary
$24K
25 Pctl Salary
$57K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 91% | 88% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 90% | 86% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 91% | 87% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 89% | 85% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 90% | 85% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $10K | $8K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $24K | $19K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $40K | $30K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $57K | $43K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $72K | $57K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $40K | $30K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $48K | $33K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $54K | $36K | $35K |
Students
Students at University of Illinois at Chicago
20,435
Undergraduates
66%
Full-time Undergrads
21
Avg Entry Age
10,900
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 52% | 68% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 48% | 30% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 21% | 4% | 4% |
| Black | 8% | 20% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 28% | 48% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34% | 18% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 5% | 2% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | <1% | 4% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 39% | 40% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 21% | 19% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 18% | 17% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 11% | 15% | 14% |
| >$110K | 11% | 16% | 15% |
Location Map
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