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UIC Facts

Can we brag for a second? UIC is the BIGGEST and BEST public research university in Chicago.

Illinois’

most

diverse

university

U.S. News & World Report 2025

One of the nation’s

top

LGBTQ+

friendly

campuses

Campus Pride 2023

One of the best

schools for

advancing

social

mobility

U.S. News & World Report 2025

More than 1/2 of

undergraduates are

first-

generation

college students

Chicago’s only public

research

university with

$500

million

in annual

research funding

5,000

trees

469

solar panels

800

bike racks

17 : 1

student-to-faculty

ratio

70%

of undergrads get

internship

experience

at UIC

Academics

Every UIC success story is different. Are you ready to write yours?

Future doctor Justin Banks had his pick of top colleges, but UIC’s one-of-a-kind academic opportunities topped them all.

portrait of Lesly Villarreal in a lab working

Biomedical engineers design life-saving new technologies, so that’s exactly what UIC undergrad Lesly Villarreal did.

“I’m Latinx, first-generation and LGBTQ,” says UIC senior Christian Zavala. “That’s just who I am.”

Sonya Gupta is kind of (very) extraordinary but the Illinois native credits her remarkable success to a UIC community that always had her back.

For UIC Radio’s Sheri Tarrer, “Joining a campus organization ensured that I’d always have a place to belong.”

Nick Jones has dreamed of visiting Seoul, South Korea. “It showed me that there was an entire world outside of the United States, much less Chicago.”

Watch what it’s like to live and learn at Chicago’s top public research university.

Virtually Anything is Possible at UIC

Three students took advantage of the tremendous resources available at UIC to create their own unforgettable colleges experience.

All Things Science

Take your studies to the next level with hands-on research and real-life applications.

Why Become a Teacher?

No other job is as rewarding, challenging, and life-changing. UIC prepares teachers that make a difference.

Promoting Just Resilient and Livable Communities

Want a city that works for everyone? Join the College of Urban Planning and Public Policy.

Public Health at UIC

At UIC, we work together to eliminate health disparities around the world and right in our Chicago community.

UIC Means Business

Learn why UIC undergraduate business program is ranked the best in Chicago.

So many majors and programs to explore. Look around!

Exploratory

Sciences, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

Business and Communication

Social Science and Policy

Health Sciences and Policy

Education and Social Impact

Cultural and Language Studies

Fine Arts and Applied Science

Find Specific Programs

Afford

This is a transformative education that’s also affordable. That’s huge.

89%

of UIC grads are

employed

or continuing their

education within

6 months of graduation

79%

of students receive

some form of

grant or

scholarship

a UIC degree may be

worth

more than

$1 million

during your career

top 10

best value

in the USA

Wall Street Journal and College Source

One of the

very

best

values

in the U.S.

Times Higher Education

tuition

increases

guaranteed

for 4 years

One of the most

trans-

formative

schools

in the nation

Money Magazine

UIC students have

less debt

and

higher

salaries

than the average

college graduate

Payscale.com

How much will UIC cost? Use our 2025-26 cost estimator.

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Tuition

Program Differential

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Estimated Costs Billed by the University

Estimated Variable Expenses

Books and Supplies

Housing and Food Expenses

Personal Expenses

Transportation

Total Variable Expenses

Total Estimated Cost of Attendance

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These estimates are for on-campus, full-time, undergraduate students. The exact cost depends on your residency status, your major of study, whether you choose to live on campus, and other variable expenses. Visit the registrars website for detailed explanations and other student types.

Tuition: Billed.

Program Differential: Billed. Some programs assess a differential to cover additional costs of instruction.

Fees and Assessments: Billed. Support a range of student support services, building and technology at UIC. Health insurance can be waived if you have existing and equivalent coverage.

Books and Supplies: Estimate. Expenses may vary depending on the courses you are taking.

Housing and Food: Estimate. UIC students are not required to live on campus, but rates range based on room selection and meal plan.

Personal Expenses: Estimate.

Transportation: Estimate.

Discover the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC Facts

Can we brag for a second? UIC is the BIGGEST and BEST public research university in Chicago.

Academics

Every UIC success story is different. Are you ready to write yours?

Receive a UIC viewbook in the mail

Watch what it’s like to live and learn at Chicago’s top public research university.

Virtually Anything is Possible at UIC

All Things Science

Why Become a Teacher?

Promoting Just Resilient and Livable Communities

Public Health at UIC

UIC Means Business

So many majors and programs to explore. Look around!

Free your mind with UIC Aspire Our $0 tuition program

Afford

This is a transformative education that’s also affordable. That’s huge.

How much will UIC cost? Use our 2025-26 cost estimator.

Here’s your annual estimated cost of attendance:

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UIC is now FEATURED on The College Tour

Connect

Book your campus visit in-person or online. How can we help?

I want to visit UIC for a campus tour.

I’m interested in an online information session.

I want to learn more about a particular program.

What are some upcoming admissions events?

Join us for UIC SPARKFEST On Saturday, Sept. 20

Got questions? We’ve got answers. Here’s how to connect with UIC Admissions: