University of Illinois Chicago

Demographics

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The gender and racial makeup of a college can impact students' experiences. On this page, let's cover the demographics of University of Illinois Chicago.

Student Body

University of Illinois Chicago has 35,869 total students. 24,260 are undergraduates and 11,609 and graduate students.

The enrollment trend at UIC over the past 3 years:

Additional facts about the student body at UIC:

Gender

More women than men attend University of Illinois Chicago. In the undergraduate class, 53% are women and 47% are men.

Race/Ethnicity

A college’s diversity is important to many students. Here are the racial demographics at University of Illinois Chicago as of 2026.

DEI Laws

Some states have passed laws related to how colleges and universities can administer Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs. In states with such a law, schools may be limited in the programs they offer.

University of Illinois Chicago is not in a state with an anti-DEI law.

The legal landscape around these laws changes quickly. At CollegeIQ, we do our best to update this data as soon as new laws are passed. But students who are concerned about this should conduct research on the latest laws (and possible future laws) in the state before selecting a college