Can you get into University of Illinois Chicago?
Chicago, IL · Public · 22,170 students Here is the class that got in, and where your numbers land inside it.
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The admitted class · 2024
What it took to get in
Acceptance rate
77.3%
SAT middle 50%
1130–1350
median 1195
ACT middle 50%
25–31
median 27
Graduation rate
61%
within six years
Reported by the college
What University of Illinois Chicago actually reads
Colleges publish which parts of an application they weigh. It is the most useful thing they say about admissions and almost nobody reads it, because knowing that an essay is very important here and class rank is not considered changes where the work should go.
Very important
The parts of an application this school weighs most heavily.
- Grades
- Course rigor
- Class rank
- Essay
Considered
Looked at, but not decisive on its own.
- Test scores
Not considered
Reported as playing no part in the decision.
- Recommendations
- Legacy
- Work experience
From the federal IPEDS admissions survey, 2024. It records whether University of Illinois Chicago considers each factor, but not how heavily, and it does not ask about extracurriculars, character, or demonstrated interest. Where a school publishes its Common Data Set we use that instead.
Deadlines · 2026 cycle
When to apply
- Early ActionNovember 3, 2026
- Regular DecisionFebruary 2, 2027
University of Illinois Chicago fills part of its class in the early round, where admit rates typically run higher. Early Decision is binding, so it only fits a clear first choice.
Real cost · 2024 data
What families actually pay
The sticker price is $27,521, but almost nobody pays it. Average net price at University of Illinois Chicago by family income, after grants and scholarships:
- Under $30k$7,529
- $30k–$48k$8,119
- $48k–$75k$10,921
- $75k–$110k$16,185
- Over $110k$25,047
U.S. Department of Education data: average net price per year for aided first-time students. Your number depends on your family’s finances.
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More on University of Illinois Chicago
Harder to get into
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Common questions
University of Illinois Chicago admissions, answered
What is University of Illinois Chicago's acceptance rate?
University of Illinois Chicago admits 77.3% of applicants (latest reported cycle: 2024).
What SAT score do you need for University of Illinois Chicago?
The middle 50% of admitted students score between 1130 and 1350. A score above 1350 clears the 75th percentile; below 1130, the rest of the application has to carry more weight.
What does University of Illinois Chicago look for in an application?
University of Illinois Chicago reports that it weighs grades, course rigor, class rank, essay most heavily. Anything it lists as not considered is worth knowing too, because effort spent there does not count here.
How much does University of Illinois Chicago actually cost?
Sticker price is $27,521, but the average family pays $10,974 after aid. Families earning under $30k pay about $7,529 per year on average.
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