University of Illinois Chicago Acceptance Rate
Chicago, Illinois · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 25,420
- Admitted
- 19,955
- Yield
- 23.3%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of Illinois Chicago's acceptance rate has risen from 74.5% in 2014–15 to 78.5% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 15,560 to 25,420 (+63%) over that period.
Its 78.5% rate makes University of Illinois Chicago more selective than about 45% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 50 tracked Illinois schools, it is more selective than about 36%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (82% for women vs 73.9% for men, a 8.1-point gap). University of Illinois Chicago has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 23.3% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 15,560 | 11,589 | 74.5% | 3,030 |
| 2015–16 | 15,664 | 12,007 | 76.7% | 3,485 |
| 2016–17 | 17,931 | 13,196 | 73.6% | 3,307 |
| 2017–18 | 18,768 | 14,467 | 77.1% | 4,051 |
| 2018–19 | 21,106 | 15,945 | 75.5% | 4,159 |
| 2019–20 | 22,696 | 16,501 | 72.7% | 4,407 |
| 2020–21 | 22,798 | 16,558 | 72.6% | 3,541 |
| 2021–22 | 22,791 | 17,960 | 78.8% | 4,177 |
| 2022–23 | 23,562 | 18,541 | 78.7% | 4,244 |
| 2023–24 | 25,420 | 19,955 | 78.5% | 4,647 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 14,431 | 11,839 | 82% |
| Men | 10,989 | 8,116 | 73.9% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 560–660 | 29% |
| SAT Math | 560–680 | |
| ACT Composite | 25–32 | 4% |
How University of Illinois compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is University of Illinois Chicago's acceptance rate?
University of Illinois Chicago's acceptance rate is 78.5% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (19,955 admitted of 25,420 applicants).
Is University of Illinois Chicago test optional?
University of Illinois Chicago is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to University of Illinois Chicago?
University of Illinois Chicago received 25,420 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 19,955.
What SAT score do you need for University of Illinois Chicago?
Admitted students at University of Illinois Chicago typically scored 560–660 on SAT Reading/Writing and 560–680 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is University of Illinois Chicago getting harder to get into?
University of Illinois Chicago has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 74.5% in 2014–15 to 78.5% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.uic.edu/.