University of Illinois Chicago Admission
Application Fee
$60
Graduate Application Fee
$70
Acceptance Rate
78.50%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
23.29%
Freshmen Enrollment
4,244
SAT Scores
1,230
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 23,562 students have applied and 18,541 students have allowed to admit to University of Illinois Chicago (Acceptance rate: 78.69%). UIC's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 22.89 % where 4,244 students have finally enrolled out of 18,541 admitted students.
UIC acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Illinois. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Rutgers University-New Brunswick and North Carolina State University at Raleigh, its acceptance rate is much higher (very easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 48.67%).
UIC enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Illinois. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is much higher (highly eager to enroll) (average yield is 29.81%).
How to Apply to University of Illinois Chicago
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply UIC. UIC offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | www.admissions.uic.edu/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | www.admissions.uic.edu/apply-now |
| Financial Aid | www.financialaid.uic.edu/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://docs.financialaid.uic.edu/index.html |
| Veterans Tuition | www.vpaa.uillinois.edu/resources/Post911 |
| Athletic | https://financialaid.uic.edu/consumer-information/student-outcomes/ |
| Disability Service | drc.uic.edu/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at UIC and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at University of Illinois Chicago is 1,230 and the average ACT score is 28. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of University of Illinois Chicago is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,358). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois Chicago | 1,230 | 28 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,358 | 31 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Illinois | 1,085 | 66 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At University of Illinois Chicago, 1,226 students submitted SAT scores (29% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,230 and it is higher (competitive score) than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Illinois. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 560 | 610 | 660 |
| Mathematics | 550 | 610 | 680 |
| Total | 1,110 | 1,220 | 1,340 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At University of Illinois Chicago, 263 students submitted ACT scores (6% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 28 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Illinois. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 24 | 27 | 30 |
| English | 23 | 27 | 33 |
| Mathematics | 23 | 26 | 30 |
UIC Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to University of Illinois Chicago. The school requires 6 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school rank, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
1 item is Considered if submitted - Admission test scores.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Required |