Public · Chicago, Illinois

University of Illinois Chicago

Urban campus · 22,170 undergraduates · 17 students per faculty member · Official website

Acceptance rate: 77%
ACT middle 50%: 25–31
Average net price: $10,974; per year, after grants
6-year graduation: 62%

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What University of Illinois Chicago costs

Net price is what a first-year student pays for a year after grants and scholarships, by family income. It is usually far below the sticker price.

Net price by family income

Under $30,000: $7,529
$30,001 – $48,000: $8,119
$48,001 – $75,000: $10,921
$75,001 – $110,000: $16,185
Over $110,000: $25,047

For students receiving federal aid, at in-state tuition.

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Price and aid

Full cost of attendance (sticker): $27,521
Tuition, in-state: $14,338
Tuition, out-of-state: $29,884
First-years given a grant by the school: 70%
Average grant from the school: $5,552
Median debt at graduation: $16,704
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Admissions

Acceptance rate: 77%
SAT middle 50%: 1130–1350
ACT middle 50%: 25–31
Test scores: Considered, not required
First-year retention: 79%

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