Applying to UIC

Acceptance RateSAT Median
79.00% 1,230
University of Illinois Chicago's acceptance rate is 79.00% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 25,420 students applied and 20,082 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into UIC.
UIC's acceptance rate places 28th out of 60 Illinois colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1,230 and the ACT score is 28 at UIC. UIC's SAT score is 9th highest among 37 Illinois colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
To apply to UIC, personal statement (or essay) is required to submit. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).
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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of University of Illinois Chicago is 79.00% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 23.00%. 10,989 men and 14,431 women applied to UIC and 8,132 men and 11,833 women students were accepted.
Among them, 2,196 men and 2,485 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at UIC.
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at UIC
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants25,42010,98914,43100
Admitted20,0828,13211,83300
Enrolled4,6192,1962,48500
Acceptance Rate 79.00%74.00%82.00%--
Yield 23.00%27.00%21.00%--
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
University of Illinois Chicago 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 1,356 students (29% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 200 students (4%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at UIC.
The median SAT score is 1,230 with 620 SAT EBRW and 610 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 660 and the 25th percentile is 560. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 680 and 25th percentile is 560 .
The median ACT composite score is 28 with 75th percentile score of 32 and 25th percentile score of 25 at UIC. The median ACT math score is 26 and the ACT English score is 28.
The SAT and ACT scores at University of Illinois Chicago are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,255, ACT: 27 - public research university with very high research activity).
2024 SAT and ACT Scores at UIC
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total112012301340
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing560620660
SAT Math560610680
ACT Composite252832
ACT Math242631
ACT English242833
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
University of Illinois Chicago 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Rank, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, English Proficiency Test, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at UIC. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply University of Illinois Chicago.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
UIC Admission Requirements
High School GPARequired
High School RankRequired
High School Record (or Transcript)Required
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramRequired
RecommendationsNot Considered
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesNot Considered
SAT / ACTConsidered, if submitted
English Proficiency TestRequired
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Not Considered
Work experienceNot Considered
Personal statement or essayRequired
Legacy statusNot Considered

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $60 for undergraduate schools and $70 for graduate schools of University of Illinois Chicago. The next table provides general admission information for applying to UIC.
Admission Information for Applying to UIC
Open Admission PolicyNo
Undergraduate Application Fees$60
Graduate Application Fees$70
Admission Informationwww.admissions.uic.edu/
Online Applicationwww.admissions.uic.edu/apply-now
Calendar SystemSemester
Course for High School StudentsOffers within a dual enrollment
Credits AcceptedCredits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered2-Years Certificate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice)
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