Acceptance rate
77.4%
University of Illinois Chicago
Admission Chances & Acceptance Rate
University of Illinois Chicago is a public institution in Chicago with an enrollment of about 33,700 students. It has a 77% acceptance rate and admits students across a range of academic credentials (SAT 1130–1350). The school is strongest in business, health professions, and biology. Graduates earn a median of $68,740 ten years after enrollment, with a 62% six-year graduation rate.
Enrollment
33,747
Test policy
optional
Grad rate (6-yr)
62%
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The middle 50% of admitted students (25th–75th percentile), self-reported by the school.
SAT (combined)
1130 – 1350
ACT (composite)
25 – 31
GPA
3.22 – 3.77
$ What You'll Actually Pay
Average yearly net price after grants & scholarships, by family income (federal cohort averages — not a personal quote).
$0–30k
$7,529
family income
$30–48k
$8,119
family income
$48–75k
$10,921
family income
$75–110k
$16,185
family income
$110k+
$25,047
family income
49% receive Pell grants
22% take federal loans
✦ Strongest Programs
The fields University of Illinois Chicago graduates the most students in — a signal of depth, faculty, and alumni networks.
Business & Marketing
17.7%
Health Professions
14.7%
Biology
10.6%
Engineering
10.5%
Computer Science
9.9%
↗ Outcomes
School-level averages across all students who enrolled (College Scorecard). Not a personal forecast.
Earnings (10 yr)
$68,740
Earnings (6 yr)
$53,218
Completion
62%
Retention
80%
Median debt
$16,704
? Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at University of Illinois Chicago?
University of Illinois Chicago has an acceptance rate of 77.4%, making it relatively accessible.
What GPA do you need to get into University of Illinois Chicago?
Admitted students at University of Illinois Chicago typically have a GPA between 3.22 and 3.77 (25th–75th percentile). Use UniversityOdds to see how your exact GPA, SAT, and ACT compare.
What SAT score do you need for University of Illinois Chicago?
The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 1130 and 1350 on the SAT. The ACT range is 25–31.
How much does University of Illinois Chicago actually cost?
After grants and scholarships, the average net price for the lowest income band is $7,529 per year, rising to $25,047 for families earning $110k+. These are federal cohort averages, not a personal quote.
What are my chances of getting into University of Illinois Chicago?
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Get my free odds →Data sourced from IPEDS, the Common Data Set, and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Acceptance probabilities calculated by UniversityOdds are estimates based on published academic data and are not a guarantee of admission. Net price figures are federal cohort averages, not personalized quotes — run the school's official net price calculator for your own estimate.