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Overview

University of Illinois Chicago is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Chicago, Illinois, United States. This institution also has a branch campus in Urbana-Champaign and Springfield. Founded in 1858, University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) is a coeducational institution and is officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. UIC offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details or use the website search engine below. This 168-year-old US higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. Its acceptance rate is 70-79%. This makes it a moderately selective. International students are welcome to apply. UIC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, and administrative services.

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Control

University of Illinois Chicago's Control Typepublic

Entity

University of Illinois Chicago's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

University of Illinois Chicago' Size by Total Enrollmentvery large-sized

Selectivity

University of Illinois Chicago's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratemoderately selective

Identity

Name
Name (English) n.a.
Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym UIC
Founded 1858
Motto Teach, research, serve, care
Colours Indigo blue and flame red
Mascot Sparky D. Dragon

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Location

Address 1200 West Harrison Street
Chicago
60607 Illinois
United States
University of Illinois Chicago's location map and satellite view Location Map
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University of Illinois Chicago Phone Number (312) 996 7000
University of Illinois Chicago Fax Number (312) 413 3393
Other locations Urbana-Champaign and Springfield

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Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

University of Illinois Chicago is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Higher Learning Commission

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1965


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important University of Illinois Chicago's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education
  • Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
  • American Academy of Forensic Sciences, Forensic Science Education Programs Accreditation Commission
  • Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education of the American Occupational Therapy Association
  • American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
  • American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
  • Applied and Natural Science Accreditation Commission of ABET
  • Association for Clinical Pastoral Education, Accreditation Commission
  • Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
  • Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education
  • Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education
  • Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
  • American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation
  • Commission on English Language Program Accreditation
  • Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET
  • American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
  • Council on Education for Public Health
  • Council on Social Work Education, Board of Accreditation
  • Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET
  • Liaison Committee on Medical Education
  • Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration, Commission on Peer Review and Accreditation
  • Planning Accreditation Board


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize University of Illinois Chicago as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

University of Illinois Chicago Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of University of Illinois Chicago is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify University of Illinois Chicago's academic range and degree level offering.



University of Illinois Chicago: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes Yes
L&C Yes Yes Yes
B&S Yes Yes Yes
M&H Yes Yes Yes
S&T Yes Yes Yes
Eng Yes Yes Yes

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Programs and Courses

University of Illinois Chicago Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

University of Illinois Chicago Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of University of Illinois Chicago categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at University of Illinois Chicago.



University of Illinois Chicago: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 15,000-17,499 US$ (13,670-15,950 Euro) 15,000-17,499 US$ (13,670-15,950 Euro)
International
students		 30,000-34,999 US$ (27,340-31,890 Euro) 25,000-29,999 US$ (22,780-27,340 Euro)

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact University of Illinois Chicago Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official University of Illinois Chicago website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

University of Illinois Chicago Admission Info


University of Illinois Chicago's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

University of Illinois Chicago is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


University of Illinois Chicago's Admission Selection Admission Selection

University of Illinois Chicago has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

University of Illinois Chicago's acceptance rate ranges from 70 to 79%, making it a moderately selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution is a Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) and, historically, has a special focus on promoting education and research among the above specific ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is required
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is required
  • Recommendations are recommended
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


University of Illinois Chicago's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


University of Illinois Chicago's Admission Office Admission Office

PO Box 5220
Chicago 60680-5220
(312) 996 4350


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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact University of Illinois Chicago's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

University of Illinois Chicago Size and Profile


University of Illinois Chicago's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

University of Illinois Chicago has a student enrollment ranging from 30,000 to 34,999, making it a very large-sized institution.


University of Illinois Chicago's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

University of Illinois Chicago's academic staff ranges from 3,000 to 3,499 members.


University of Illinois Chicago's Control Type Control Type

University of Illinois Chicago is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


University of Illinois Chicago's Entity Type Entity Type

University of Illinois Chicago is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


University of Illinois Chicago's Campus Setting Campus Setting

University of Illinois Chicago's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


University of Illinois Chicago's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

University of Illinois Chicago adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


University of Illinois Chicago's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


University of Illinois Chicago is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

University of Illinois Chicago Facilities


University of Illinois Chicago's Library University Library

Yes Visit University of Illinois Chicago's Library
University of Illinois Chicago's library has 5 branches. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 1,895,501 physical volumes, 10,547 physical media and 690 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 144 full-time employees, including 58 librarians. University of Illinois Chicago's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.


University of Illinois Chicago's Housing University Housing

Yes
In particular, University of Illinois at Chicago provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 3,824 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.


University of Illinois Chicago's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


University of Illinois Chicago's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Yes

University of Illinois Chicago Services


University of Illinois Chicago's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


University of Illinois Chicago's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


University of Illinois Chicago's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes
In particular, this institution offers some programs fully via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.


University of Illinois Chicago's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


University of Illinois Chicago's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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Academic Structure

University of Illinois Chicago Organisational Structure

The academic structure of University of Illinois Chicago consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

University of Illinois Chicago
  • College of Applied Health Sciences
  • College of Architecture and the Arts
  • College of Business Administration
  • College of Dentistry
  • College of Education
  • College of Engineering
  • College of Liberal Arts
  • College of Medicine
  • College of Nursing
  • College of Pharmacy
  • College of Public Health
  • College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs
  • Jane Addams College of Social Work
  • Graduate College
  • Honors College

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Memberships and Affiliations

University of Illinois Chicago Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important University of Illinois Chicago's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • University of Illinois System (UIS)
  • Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU)
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)


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Frequently Asked Questions

Is University of Illinois Chicago public or private?

University of Illinois Chicago is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.

Is University of Illinois Chicago profit or non-profit?

University of Illinois Chicago is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of University of Illinois Chicago in terms of enrollment?

University of Illinois Chicago has a student enrollment ranging from 30,000 to 34,999, making it a very large-sized institution.

What is the size of University of Illinois Chicago in terms of academic staff?

University of Illinois Chicago's academic staff ranges from 3,000 to 3,499 members.

Is University of Illinois Chicago a coeducational institution?

University of Illinois Chicago is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does University of Illinois Chicago use?

University of Illinois Chicago adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.

What religion is University of Illinois Chicago affiliated with?

None.

Does University of Illinois Chicago admit international students?

Yes.

What is University of Illinois Chicago's acceptance rate and admission policy?

University of Illinois Chicago's acceptance rate ranges from 70 to 79%, making it a moderately selective higher education institution. This university has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend University of Illinois Chicago UIC?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 15,000-17,499 US$ (13,670-15,950 Euro). International students: 30,000-34,999 US$ (27,340-31,890 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is University of Illinois Chicago UIC located?

University of Illinois Chicago is located in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Address: 1200 West Harrison Street.

Is University of Illinois Chicago UIC accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, University of Illinois Chicago is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (since 1965).

Does University of Illinois Chicago offer financial aid?

Yes

Does University of Illinois Chicago offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does University of Illinois Chicago have a university library?

Yes University of Illinois Chicago's library has 5 branches. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 1,895,501 physical volumes, 10,547 physical media and 690 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 144 full-time employees, including 58 librarians. University of Illinois Chicago's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

Does University of Illinois Chicago provide student housing and accommodation?

Yes In particular, University of Illinois at Chicago provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 3,824 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.

Does University of Illinois Chicago have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does University of Illinois Chicago offer academic counseling?

Yes

Does University of Illinois Chicago offer career services?

Yes

Does University of Illinois Chicago offer distance learning?

Yes In particular, this institution offers some programs fully via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

Does University of Illinois Chicago have an institutional hospital?

Yes

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