Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.
27,085 applied, 20,951 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).
What does UIC cost?
$9,540 a year in-state
Out of state: about $25,642 a year
What in-state students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The in-state sticker price, with housing and food, is $25,887.
Tap your family income:
Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000
$9,536
$30,000–$48,000
$7,327
$48,000–$75,000
$8,493
$75,000–$110,000
$12,812
over $110,000
$24,150
Sticker, in-state
$25,887
In-state, with aid
$9,540
At your income
Out-of-state tuition is $30,754 a year, against $14,652 in state. The out-of-state figure adds that $16,102 to the in-state average. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
Checked on admissions.uic.edu Nov 8, 2026. See the source
Does UIC need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet
Not sure yet
We haven't checked UIC's fall 2027 rule yet. UIC didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.
What is University of Illinois Chicago's acceptance rate?
77% for fall 2024: 20,951 of 27,085 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for University of Illinois Chicago?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1130 to 1350 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does University of Illinois Chicago cost for a family earning $60,000?
In-state families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $8,493 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $25,887.
How much does University of Illinois Chicago cost for out-of-state students?
Out-of-state tuition at UIC is $30,754 a year, against $14,652 for in-state students in 2025-26. In-state students who got federal aid paid $9,540 on average after grants in 2024-25. Adding the $16,102 tuition gap gives about $25,642 a year from out of state. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
When is the University of Illinois Chicago application deadline for fall 2027?
Regular decision is due Feb 1, 2027. Checked on admissions.uic.edu on Nov 8, 2026.
What is University of Illinois Chicago's graduation rate?
60% of students finish within six years and 40% within four (IPEDS).
