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University of Illinois Chicago
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    University of Illinois Chicago Admissions

    What is the acceptance rate for UIC?

    University of Illinois Chicago admissions is somewhat selective with an acceptance rate of 79%. Students that get into University of Illinois Chicago have an average SAT score between 1080-1310 or an average ACT score of 23-31. The regular admissions application deadline for University of Illinois Chicago is February 1. Interested students can apply for early action, and the University of Illinois Chicago early action deadline is November 1.
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    Admissions Statistics

    Acceptance Rate
    79%
    Early Decision Acceptance Rate
    Total Applicants
    22,791
    SAT Range
    1080-1310
    SAT Reading
    540-650
    SAT Math
    540-660
    Students Submitting SAT
    32%
    ACT Range
    23-31
    ACT English
    22-33
    ACT Math
    22-29
    ACT Writing
    Students Submitting ACT
    8%

    Admissions Deadlines

    Application Deadline
    February 1
    Early Decision Deadline
    Early Action Deadline
    November 1
    Offers Early Decision
    No
    Offers Early Action
    Yes
    Application Fee
    $60
    Application Website
    admissions.uic.edu/apply-now
    Accepts Common App
    Yes
    Accepts Coalition App
    No

    Admissions Requirements

    What Really Matters When Applying
    • High School GPA
      Required
    • High School Rank
      Required
    • High School Transcript
      Required
    • College Prep Courses
      Required
    • SAT/ACT
      Considered but not required
    • Recommendations
      Recommended
    Poll
    57%
    of students say the admissions process made them feel like the school cared about them as an applicant. 91 responses
    Poll
    63%
    of students feel the admissions process evaluated them individually as a real person, not just a set of numbers. 91 responses
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