University of Illinois Chicago
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and families looking for lower cost. no major red flags in the data. solid earnings of $61,300 within 10 years.
About This School
University of Illinois Chicago is a public institution located in Chicago, Illinois with approximately 21,814 undergraduate students enrolled. University of Illinois Chicago has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 79%. The average net price after financial aid is $12,313 per year. The graduation rate is 60%, and the typical graduate earns $61,300 within 10 years of enrollment.
The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) is a public research university in the Near West Side community area of Chicago, Illinois, United States.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the $12,313 average net price and low median debt of $13,657 make this one of the more affordable paths to a Chicago degree, and the $61,300 median earnings suggest solid career outcomes for graduates. The concern is the 60% graduation rate — meaning roughly 4 in 10 students don't finish, which warrants a serious look at whether the academic support and campus culture are the right fit for you personally. Worth considering if you want an urban research university at a genuinely reasonable cost, but visit and ask hard questions about student support before committing.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (21,814 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
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- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
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