University of Illinois Chicago
Admissions

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On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into University of Illinois Chicago, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

77
%
Acceptance rate
3.47
Average High School GPA
February 3
Regular admission deadline

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into University of Illinois Chicago?

77%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, UIC accepted 77% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 27,085 people applied and 20,951 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
12315 / 15358 (80%)
Men
8636 / 11727 (74%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at University of Illinois Chicago:

100%
90.0
80.0
70.0
60.0
50.0
2023
2024
2025

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

21%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 21% ended up enrolling at University of Illinois Chicago, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into University of Illinois Chicago by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things UIC considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Class Rank
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Important

  • Application Essay

Considered

  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • Talent/Ability

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into University of Illinois Chicago?

3.47
Average High School GPA

Grades

Students who recently attended University of Illinois Chicago as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.47. 24% of freshmen who attended UIC were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 55% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
4%
3.75-3.99
24%
3.50-3.74
25%
3.25-3.49
21%
3.00-3.24
16%
2.50-2.99
10%

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

29%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

4%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
560
75th Percentile
680
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
570
75th Percentile
670
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1140
75th Percentile
1330

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to University of Illinois Chicago. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

February 3
Regular admission deadline
December 1
Application notification
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