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$14,338
per year
In-State Tuition
79%
Acceptance Rate
62%
Graduation Rate
80%
Retention Rate
University of Illinois Chicago is an educational institution in Chicago, IL. Check program requirements, costs and credit policies with the institution.
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36 of 36 CLEP exams accepted
Healthcare & Medicine
Technology & Computer Science
Engineering
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Major: Human Resources Management
Major: Human Resources Management
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Major: Sports Science and Kinesiology
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In-State Students
Out-of-State Students
UIC's main university-wide merit award for new first-year students is the Merit Tuition Award for nonresidents ($9,494 a year for Fall 2026 entrants); apply by Nov. 2.
For students entering Fall 2026
UIC Merit Tuition Award (nonresidents)
Competitive$9,494 per year
Renewable: Available up to four years while eligibility requirements continue to be met (nonresident tuition, full-time on-campus enrollment, not in academic drop status)
Automatic consideration with the admission application; November 2 priority, February 1 final
For high-achieving nonresident U.S. citizens or permanent residents assessed out-of-state tuition. GPA, test scores and major selection are considered; no published minimums. Not applied to summer tuition; lost if you become eligible for in-state tuition. Amount shown is for students entering Fall 2026.
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College scholarship pageChecked Oct 30, 2026
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$7,529
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$68,740
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$16,704
Among completers who borrowed
Verified on Aug 2026
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | 3 | 63 | Accepted |
CLEP American Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 53 | Accepted |
CLEP Analyzing and Interpreting Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 59 | Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | 3 | 56 | Accepted |
CLEP Calculus Mathematics | 3 | 64 | Accepted |
CLEP Chemistry Science | 3 | 65 | Accepted |
CLEP College Algebra Mathematics | 3 | 63 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition English & Writing | 3 | 59 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition Modular English & Writing | 3 | 60 | Accepted |
CLEP College Mathematics Mathematics | 3 | 57 | Accepted |
Type
Public University
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Cook County
Control
Public
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