Avg Earnings (5yr)
$53,218
Acceptance Rate
79%
Graduation Rate
61%
Annual Tuition
$14,338
Quick answer
According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of University of Illinois Chicago earn a median of $68,740 ten years after entry — 27% above the national median. Acceptance rate 78.5%, average SAT score 1250, in-state tuition $14,338.
At a Glance
Total Students
21,814
Retention Rate
78%
Faculty Ratio
17
Financial Aid
25%
Median Debt
$16,704
Campus Setting
City
Institution Type
Public
Admissions: SAT & ACT Scores
Average SAT Score
1,250
SAT Reading/Writing (middle 50%)
570–670
SAT Math (middle 50%)
560–680
ACT Composite (middle 50%)
25–31
Institution Overview
The University of Illinois Chicago is a public institution with an acceptance rate of 78.5%. The university enrolls 21,814 students. The in-state tuition is $14,338. The university has a graduation rate of 60.9% and a retention rate of 78.4%.
One year after graduation, alumni earn $47,662, and after ten years, alumni earn $68,740. The median debt for graduates is $16,704. Twenty-five percent of students receive financial aid.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
Earning Projection Over Time
$48k
1 YEAR
$53k
5 YEARS
$69k
10 YEARS
Graduate Outcomes
One year after graduation, University of Illinois Chicago alumni earn a median of $47,662. Five years after graduation, median earnings increase to $53,218. Ten years after graduation, median earnings reach $68,740. The median debt for graduates is $16,704.
The university has a 78.5% acceptance rate and a 60.9% graduation rate. The retention rate is 78.4%. The in-state tuition is $14,338. Twenty-five percent of students receive financial aid.
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