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Public university

University of Illinois, Chicago

Chicago, Illinois, United States
QS ranking
214
Acceptance rate
73%
Tuition fee
USD25,126/ year

Study background

University introduction

University of Illinois, Chicago is located in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Its most popular subjects include Biology, Psychology, Nursing, Finance and Computer Science. This is a large university, with approximately 33,500 students.

Local vs international students

Percentage of local vs international students in state
80%
20%
Percentage of local vs international students in country
91%
9%
Local studentsInternational students

Most international students come from

  1. 1.

    India

  2. 2.

    China

  3. 3.

    Iran

  4. 4.

    South Korea

  5. 5.

    Taiwan

Student gender

In this university

48%
52%

Male

Female

Other

Student-faculty ratio

In this university

18 : 1
18 students per 1 academic staff on average.

Average in the state

12 : 1
12 students per 1 academic staff on average.

Average in the country

13 : 1
13 students per 1 academic staff on average.

School funding

2020 Budget

USD 2.3 bn

2020 Endowment

USD 324 mn

Budget over the years (USD)

Budget
Endowment

University website

https://www.uic.edu/

Subject information

Number of bachelor's degrees awarded this year

4,011

Top 5 majors

  1. 1.

    Biology

  2. 2.

    Psychology

  3. 3.

    Nursing

  4. 4.

    Finance

  5. 5.

    Computer Science

Chance of subject transfer

  • Successful applications

  • Unsuccessful applications

Living abroad

Campus setting

Number of campuses

1

Campus type

Urban

Campus size

240acres

Campus safety

Average number of crimes in country

15

Average number of crimes in state

7

Health support

In this university

1,241 : 1
1,241 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Average in the state

528 : 1
528 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Average in the country

599 : 1
599 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Clubs & teams

  • Academic / Interest

  • Career

  • Social / Cultural / Volunteer

  • Arts

  • Sports

Number of national league teams

18

Sport facilities

Tennis courts

6

Football / Track fields

2

Basketball courts

8

Squash courts

5

Badminton courts

7

Swimming pool

3

Indoor gyms

3

Equestrian

Not available

Golf

Available

Library and dormitory

Number of libraries

5

Number of dormitories

8

About the city

Living cost

Housing cost

USD
8,263
/ year

City weather

Jan–Mar

Humidity
65 - 74%
Temperature
-7°
9°

Apr–Jun

Humidity
60 - 63%
Temperature
5°
27°

Jul–Sep

Humidity
63 - 66%
Temperature
14°
29°

Oct–Dec

Humidity
64 - 74%
Temperature
-4°
17°

Urban distance

Nearest international airport

Chicago O'Hare International Airport

Distance between airport and university

29 km

Transportation modes

Public transportation
Travel time
0 - 1.5 hours
Cost
USD 1 - 70
Taxi
Travel time
0 - 0.5 hours
Cost
USD 55 - 70

After graduation

QS World Graduate Employability Rankings

Ranking

161

Score

47.7

Staff in career centre

In this university

3,131 : 1
3,131 students per 1 career staff on average

Average in state

1,287 : 1
1,287 students per 1 career staff on average

Average in the country

1,300 : 1
1,300 students per 1 career staff on average

Events & services

Average numbers of events per year

45

Average numbers of services

7