University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, ILPublicRank 747 of 1,732Traditional rank 503 of 1,156
Freshman grant vs later years
Average grant per recipient, IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Averages across all recipients, not a prediction for one student. Continuing students include transfers and part-time students. Data is about two years old. How this is calculated.
Average net price by family income (2022-23)
| Family income | Avg net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $9,257 |
| $30–48k | $9,945 |
| $48–75k | $12,887 |
| $75–110k | $18,806 |
| $110k+ | $25,479 |
First-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid, in-state. Source: IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Published cost (IPEDS)
| Tuition and fees (in-state), 2022-23 | $14,046 |
| Tuition and fees (in-state), 2023-24 | $14,338 |
| Change | $292 (+2.1%) |
| Tuition and fees (out-of-state), 2023-24 | $29,360 |
| On-campus room and board, 2023-24 | $14,600 |
Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, academic years 2022-23 and 2023-24.
Latest published cost (state report)
| Resident 2025-26 | $11,424 |
| Resident 2026-27 | $11,652 |
| Change | +2.0% |
| Nonresident 2026-27 | $28,352 |
Source: University of Illinois System, Jan. 15, 2026 board approval, news.uillinois.edu.
Tuition and fees trend (in-state)
Published tuition and required fees, +4.2% from first to last year shown. Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics 2021-22 and 2023-24 files.
Average net price trend
Average net price for first-time, full-time students receiving grant aid, in-state. Source: IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Outcomes and aid profile
| Bachelor's graduation rate within 6 years | 60% |
| Full-time freshman retention (return for year 2) | 78% |
| Freshmen receiving Pell Grants | 56% |
| Freshmen taking federal loans | 19% |
| Average federal loan (freshmen who borrow) | $4,919 |
| Aid drop one year earlier (2021-22) | $1,598 |
Sources: IPEDS Graduation Rates 2023 (DRVGR), Fall Enrollment 2023 (retention), SFA 2022-23 and 2021-22. "Freshmen" = first-time, full-time undergraduates.
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Similar colleges
| College | Freshman grant | Drop |
|---|---|---|
| Western Illinois University | $15,620 | $5,380 |
| University of Illinois Springfield | $14,182 | $3,435 |
| Northern Illinois University | $13,565 | $3,102 |
| University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | $17,524 | $1,154 |
| Northeastern Illinois University | $12,560 | $3,708 |
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