University of Illinois Chicago

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$12,789

1.05% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$10,852

After Financial Aid

2022 Default Rate

0.0184%

on Student Loans

2024 Acceptance Rate

77.4%

27,085 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

33,906

83.7% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

61.6%

2,529 Graduates

About

University of Illinois Chicago is a higher education institution located in Cook County, IL. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of Illinois Chicago were Registered Nursing (367 degrees awarded), General Biological Sciences (359 degrees), and Computer Science (339 degrees).

In 2024, 8,866 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Illinois Chicago. 56.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 43.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,855 degrees), 1.31 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (2,187 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Illinois Chicago is $12,789, which is $−19,131 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

In 2022 the default rate for borrower's at University of Illinois Chicago was 0.0184%, corresponding to 1 out of the 5,429 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Illinois Chicago is $12,789, which is $19,131 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $10,852.

In 2024, 65% of undergraduate students attending University of Illinois Chicago received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 22% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$12,789

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of Illinois Chicago was $12,789. The cost of tuition at University of Illinois Chicago is $−19,131 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Illinois Chicago (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$10,852

2024 Value

5.63%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 University of Illinois Chicago had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,852. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of University of Illinois Chicago grew by 5.63%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Illinois Chicago (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$14,500

Room and Board

$1,400

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Illinois Chicago was of $14,500 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 0.694% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,400. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Illinois Chicago (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

65%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

22%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

65% of undergraduate students at University of Illinois Chicago received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 1.52% with respect to 2023, when 66% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Illinois Chicago (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.0184%

2022 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2022 the default rate for borrower's at University of Illinois Chicago was 0.0184%, which represents 1 out of the 5429 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

University of Illinois Chicago received 27,085 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 6.55% annual growth. Out of those 27,085 applicants, 20,951 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 77.4% acceptance rate.

There were 33,906 students enrolled at University of Illinois Chicago in 2024. 30% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of Illinois Chicago has an overall enrollment yield of 21.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

77.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

20,951

Accepted Out of 27,085

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Illinois Chicago was 77.4% (20,951 admissions from 27,085 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 78.5%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 6.55%, while admissions grew by 4.99%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Illinois Chicago (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

30%

Submission Percentage (2024)

1,342

Scores Submitted (2024)

30% of enrolled first-time students at University of Illinois Chicago in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of Illinois Chicago had a total enrollment of 33,906 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at University of Illinois Chicago is 28,375 students and the part-time enrollment is 5,531. This means that 83.7% of students enrolled at University of Illinois Chicago are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Illinois Chicago, both undergraduate and graduate, is 28.6% Hispanic or Latino, 26.8% White, 18.4% Asian, 8.82% Black or African American, 2.96% Two or More Races, 0.059% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0324% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Illinois Chicago in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (20.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (15.5%) and White Female (11.2%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (20.9%), followed by White Male (13.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (8.97%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

83.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Illinois Chicago in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 33,906 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Illinois Chicago is 28,375 and the part-time enrollment is 5,531. This means that 83.7% of students enrolled at University of Illinois Chicago are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Illinois Chicago (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

80%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Illinois Chicago was 80%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), University of Illinois Chicago had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Illinois Chicago (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Hispanic or Latino
9,702 enrolled students
White
9,078 enrolled students
Asian
6,235 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Illinois Chicago is 28.6% Hispanic or Latino, 26.8% White, 18.4% Asian, 8.82% Black or African American, 2.96% Two or More Races, 0.059% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0324% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 679 students (2%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 1,224 more women than men received degrees from University of Illinois Chicago. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Illinois Chicago is white (2,855 degrees awarded). There were 1.31 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (2,187 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Illinois Chicago is Registered Nursing (367 degrees awarded), followed by General Biological Sciences (359 degrees) and Computer Science (339 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Illinois Chicago, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Cultural & Gender Studies (77 degrees awarded), Architecture and Related Services (89 degrees), and Legal (301 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Illinois Chicago are Software developers (511,938 people), Physicians (435,209 people), Other managers (426,788 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (372,859 people), and Civil engineers (315,647 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Illinois Chicago in 2024 are Cultural & Gender Studies (77 degrees awarded), Architecture and Related Services (89 degrees), Legal (301 degrees), Engineering (813 degrees), and Biology (634 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Illinois Chicago are Surgeons, Logisticians, Economists, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Podiatrists

The most specialized majors at University of Illinois Chicago are Cultural & Gender Studies (77 degrees awarded), Architecture and Related Services (89 degrees), Legal (301 degrees), Engineering (813 degrees), and Biology (634 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Architectural, engineering & related services

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Illinois Chicago are Architectural, engineering & related services (611,706 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (569,059 people), Computer Systems Design (540,208 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (456,167 people), and Construction (371,210 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Illinois Chicago.

Disability Studies

Most Common (2024)

4 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at University of Illinois Chicago was Disability Studies with 4 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at University of Illinois Chicago according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

3,821

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

5,045

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 3,821 degrees were awarded to men at University of Illinois Chicago, which is 0.757 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (5,045).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Illinois Chicago by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 415 degrees were awarded to men at University of Illinois Chicago in Computer Science, which is 4.37 times more than the 95 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 295 degrees were awarded to men at University of Illinois Chicago in Registered Nursing, which is 4.1 times more than the 72 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

40%

100% Completion Time

62%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 40% of students graduating from University of Illinois Chicago completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 62% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 64% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
2,855 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
2,187 degrees awarded
Asian
1,554 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Illinois Chicago is white (2,855 degrees awarded). There were 1.31 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (2,187 degrees).

1.36% of degree recipients (121 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
2,030 degrees awarded
White Female
1,996 degrees awarded
White Female
1,874 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Illinois Chicago is white female (2,030 degrees awarded). There were 1.02 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (1,996 degrees).

Operations

University of Illinois Chicago has an endowment valued at nearly $681M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 33.2M (4.88%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2024, University of Illinois Chicago had a total salary expenditure of 3.64B. University of Illinois Chicago employs 562 Assistant professors, 484 Associate professors and 460 Professors. Most academics at University of Illinois Chicago are Female Assistant professor (329), Male Professor (270), and Female Associate professor (242).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Illinois Chicago are: Management, with 985 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 703 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 538 employees.

Endowment

$681M

2024 Endowment

29.7%

growth from 2023

University of Illinois Chicago has an endowment valued at about $681M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Illinois Chicago grew 29.7% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $429M higher than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of Illinois Chicago (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$353M - Federal
$35.7M - State
$6.23M - Local

As of 2024, University of Illinois Chicago received $353M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $35.7M from state grants and contracts, and $6.23M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$1.58B

2024 Salaries

9.04%

growth from 2023

In 2024, University of Illinois Chicago paid a median of $1.58B in salaries, which represents 43.4% of their overall expenditure ($3.64B) and a 9.04% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.47% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 3.49% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$261M

Instructional Salaries

1,841

Number of Employees

In 2024, University of Illinois Chicago paid a total of $261M to 1,841 employees working as instructors, which represents 16.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Illinois Chicago were Management with 985 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 703 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 538 employees.

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