by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 21,921 undergraduates in 2020, UIC is a very large, public university located in Chicago, Illinois. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, UIC offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by UIC can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our UIC Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Individuals with disabilities make up 5.0% of the student population at UIC. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit UIC Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", UIC does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit UIC Veteran Services . For more information, check out our UIC for Veterans Guide.
For students with young families, UIC does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.
UIC offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
UIC has a comparatively very large, student body. There were 21,921 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 20,023 (91.3%). Part-time attendance was 1,898 (8.7%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 20,023 | 1,898 | 21,921 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, UIC receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank UIC #253 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at UIC by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the UIC Diversity Guide.
UIC has a total of 401 student athletes, 216 men and 185 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to University of Illinois at Chicago Athletics