University of Illinois Chicago Graduate School

University of Illinois Chicago (referred to as UIC) is a Public, 4 years school located in Chicago, IL.
The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees of UIC is $17,268 for Illinois residents and $28,641 for out-of-state students. The school has 11,940 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 33,747 including undergraduate students.

Graduate School Overview

University of Illinois Chicago (referred to as UIC) is a Public, 4 years school located in Chicago, IL.
The school is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1970 - Current[Estimated Date]).
UIC Directory Information
School NameUniversity of Illinois Chicago (UIC)
Address601 S Morgan, Chicago, IL 60607
Phone312-996-7000
Webhttps://www.uic.edu
Online Applicationhttps://www.admissions.uic.edu/apply-now
Financial Infohttps://www.financialaid.uic.edu
The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees of UIC is $17,268 for Illinois residents and $28,641 for out-of-state students. The school has 11,940 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 33,747 including undergraduate students.
It offers total 282 graduate programs through Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Professional Practice). Among them, 12 programs are available online classes.
Graduate School 2023 Key Facts
School TypePublic, 4 years
Tuition & Fees$28,641
$17,268 for Illinois Residents
Student Population11,940
Offered Degrees/ProgramsPost-Bachelor Certificate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Number of Programs282 graduate programs
(12 programs available online learning)
Student to Faculty Ratio18 to 1
The graduate tuition & fees at UIC is $17,268 for Illinois residents and $28,641 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2022-2023. The tuition per credit hour is $736 for Illinois residents and $1,104 for out-of-state students.
UIC offers the alternative tuition planstuition guarantee, including tuition guarantee.
2023 Graduate Program Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
Illinois Residents$17,268
Out-of-State$28,641
Tuition per Credit Hour
Illinois Residents$736
Out-of-State$1,104
UIC offers the distance education programs. All course works for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively.
On its campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers, on-campus daycare for students' children are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services
Distance Learning (Online Classes)12 Online Programs Available
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Army, Navy, Air Force)
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening college
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers
  • On-campus daycare for students' children

2023 Graduate Tuition, Fees, Other Expenses

For the academic year 2022-2023, the graduate school tuition & fees of University of Illinois Chicago is $17,268 for Illinois residents and $28,641 for other students. The graduate tuition & fees are increased by 0.77% compared to previous academic year.
Data source: 2022-2023 tuition - NCES(National Center for Education Statistics (Last update: July 22, 2022)
2022-2023 Graduate Tuition & fees
Illinois ResidentsOut-of-State
TuitionFeesTuitionFees
2018-2019$13,612$3,180$23,299$3,180
2019-2020$13,276$3,290$23,850$3,290
2020-2021$13,799$3,322$23,714$3,322
2021-2022$13,927$3,350$25,118$3,350
2022-2023$14,181$3,076$25,346$3,076
2023-2024$14,108$3,160$25,481$3,160
The graduate school tuition & fees of UIC is expensive compared to public graduate schools in Illinois. The average graduate school tuition for all graduate schools in United States is $19,793 and the Illinois graduate tuition is $18,738 (public) / $21,100 (private).
The following table compares the average graduate school tuition by location and school types.
Graduate Tuition & fees Comparison
ResidentsOut-of-State
University of Illinois Chicago$17,268$28,641
All Graduate Schools$16,068$19,793
Public$11,516$20,721
Private$19,916
Illinois Graduate Schools$18,871$20,166
Public$11,992$18,738
Private$21,100
For academic year 2022-2023, the living costs are $20,626 when a student lives on-campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory, school owned apartments, etc.) at UIC.
On-campus living costs are increased by 0.98% compared to previous academic year. The off-campus living costs are $20,426. Off-campus living costs are stayed same compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Living Expenses
Living On-CampusLiving Off-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpenseRoom & BoardOther Expense
2018-2019$12,074$3,628$10,900$3,628
2019-2020$12,479$3,628$12,479$3,628
2020-2021$12,000$3,470$12,000$5,570
2021-2022$12,250$3,400$12,250$3,400
2022-2023$14,400$6,026$14,400$6,026
2023-2024$14,600$6,026$14,400$6,026
For academic year 2022-2023, the tuition per credit hour for graduate programs is $736 for Illinois residents and $1,113 for other students at University of Illinois Chicago. The graduate tuition per credit hour are increased by 0.82% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Graduation Program Tuition per Credit Hour
Illinois ResidentsOut-of-State
2018-2019$694$962
2019-2020$699$890
2020-2021$692$993
2021-2022$710$993
2022-2023$736$1,104
2023-2024$736$1,113
The law school tuition at University of Illinois Chicago is $39,076 for Illinois residents and $48,076 for out-of-state students for academic year 2022-2023. For medical school, the average tuition & fees is $33,718 for Illinois residents and $55,838 for out-of-state students.
The following table shows the tuition & fees for law school and medical school at UIC.
2022-2023 Law School/Medical School Tuition at University of Illinois Chicago
Illinois ResidentsOut-of-State
TuitionFeesTuitionFees
Dentistry$36,526$11,516$65,730$11,516
Medicine$30,600$3,118$52,720$3,118
Pharmacy$25,670$3,076$25,670$3,076
Law$36,000$3,076$45,000$3,076

Graduate Programs at UIC

University of Illinois Chicago offers 189 graduate programs for Master's, Doctorate, and Post-Graduate Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability along with number of completers by degree/certificate programs. Last year, 3,357 students have completed their study at University of Illinois Chicago.
Offered Degrees at University of Illinois Chicago
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Master's Degree10861,864
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship620356
Doctor's degree - other911,113
Post Bachelor's Degree212
Post Master's Degree8122
Total18993,357
The next table shows the popular graduate programs at University of Illinois Chicago by award level.
  • The most popular Post-graduate Certificate program is the Orthodontics/Orthodontology program with 9 completers.
  • The most popular Master's program is the Social Work program with 225 completers.
  • The most popular Doctorate program is the Medicine program with 325 completers.
University of Illinois Chicago offers 189 programs through Master's, Doctorate, and Post-Graduate Certificate. The programs are offered both in online and on-site education. Last year total 3,357 students have completed their graduate studies.
  • 1,864 students have earned/completed Master's program.
  • 1,113 students have earned/completed Doctorate (Practice) program.
  • 2 students have earned/completed Post-Bachelor's program.
  • 22 students have earned/completed Post-Master's program.
Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Architecture [+] 17 completers-
Architecture15$49,600
Architectural History and Criticism2-
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] 10 completers-
Latin American Studies5-
German Studies4-
Disability Studies1-
Communication and Journalism [+] 3 completers-
Communication3-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 103 completers-
Computer and Information Sciences (other)7-
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst28-
Computer Science68-
Education [+] (2 completers) 186 completers-
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision19-
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration32-
Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research (other)20-
Special Education and Teaching34$60,200
Early Childhood Education and Teaching29-
Mathematics Teacher Education1-
Reading Teacher Education14-
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education14-
Health Occupations Teacher Education12-
History Teacher Education7-
Spanish Language Teacher Education4-
Engineering [+] (1 completers) 195 completers-
Engineering5-
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering20-
Chemical Engineering16-
Civil Engineering35-
Electrical and Electronics Engineering34-
Materials Engineering4-
Mechanical Engineering27-
Construction Engineering19-
Industrial Engineering17-
Engineering (other)18-
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 12 completers-
Linguistics--
Slavic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics1-
French Language and Literature6-
Spanish Language and Literature5-
Work and Family Studies [+] 7 completers-
Child Development7-
Legal Studies [+] 14 completers-
Advanced Legal Research/Studies3-
International Business, Trade, and Tax Law1-
Tax Law/Taxation3-
Intellectual Property Law2-
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies (other)5-
English Language and Literature [+] 20 completers-
English Language and Literature20-
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 29 completers-
Biology/Biological Sciences3-
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology--
Cell Biology and Anatomy--
Microbiology and Immunology--
Physiology1-
Pathology/Experimental Pathology--
Pharmacology--
Molecular Pharmacology--
Pharmacology and Toxicology (other)--
Biostatistics--
Bioinformatics4-
Biotechnology21-
Epidemiology--
Neuroscience--
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 42 completers-
Mathematics8-
Financial Mathematics24-
Statistics10-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 65 completers-
Museology/Museum Studies12-
Sustainability Studies53-
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 9 completers-
Kinesiology and Exercise Science9-
Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] 1 completers-
Philosophy1-
Physical Sciences [+] 19 completers-
Chemistry8-
Geology/Earth Science2-
Physics9-
Psychology [+] 8 completers-
Psychology8-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 11 completers-
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies3-
Forensic Science and Technology8-
Human Services [+] 260 completers-
Public Administration25$46,600
Public Policy Analysis10-
Social Work225$40,600
Social Sciences [+] 24 completers-
Anthropology3-
Economics1-
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics8-
Geography--
Political Science and Government2-
Sociology10-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 36 completers-
Industrial and Product Design3-
Graphic Design17-
Design and Applied Arts (other)1-
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts--
Cinematography and Film/Video Production2-
Photography2-
Fine/Studio Arts6-
Art History, Criticism and Conservation5-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] (3 completers) 503 completers-
Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences (other)26-
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator98-
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs (other)16-
Medical Scientist4-
Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry--
Natural Products Chemistry and Pharmacognosy--
Pharmacoeconomics/Pharmaceutical Economics--
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (other)--
Public Health124$53,900
Health Services Administration26-
Occupational Therapy/Therapist46-
Rehabilitation Science7-
Medical Illustration/Medical Illustrator24-
Dietetics/Dietitian23$45,600
Nursing Science104-
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (other)5-
Business [+] 288 completers-
Business Administration and Management140$73,700
Accounting30$60,800
Management Science69-
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods (other)23-
Marketing/Marketing Management26-
Real Estate--
History [+] 2 completers-
History2-
Total1,864
Doctorate (Research) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] 12 completers-
German Studies1-
Disability Studies11-
Communication and Journalism [+] 2 completers-
Communication2-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 23 completers-
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst2-
Computer Science21-
Education [+] 46 completers-
Curriculum and Instruction10-
Urban Education and Leadership16-
Learning Sciences1-
Special Education and Teaching12-
Education (other)7-
Engineering [+] 61 completers-
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering12-
Chemical Engineering12-
Civil Engineering6-
Electrical and Electronics Engineering12-
Materials Engineering2-
Mechanical Engineering13-
Industrial Engineering4-
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 4 completers-
Slavic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics1-
Spanish Language and Literature3-
English Language and Literature [+] 9 completers-
English Language and Literature9-
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 38 completers-
Biology/Biological Sciences9-
Biomedical Sciences--
Cell Biology and Anatomy1-
Microbiology and Immunology6-
Physiology3-
Pathology/Experimental Pathology1-
Pharmacology5-
Molecular Pharmacology2-
Bioinformatics1-
Epidemiology--
Neuroscience5-
Biological and Biomedical Sciences (other)5-
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 22 completers-
Mathematics22-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 1 completers-
Biological and Physical Sciences--
Sustainability Studies1-
Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] 3 completers-
Philosophy3-
Physical Sciences [+] 36 completers-
Chemistry25-
Geology/Earth Science--
Physics11-
Psychology [+] 15 completers-
Psychology13-
Educational Psychology2-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 4 completers-
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies4-
Human Services [+] 5 completers-
Public Administration2-
Social Work3-
Social Sciences [+] 23 completers-
Anthropology5-
Economics1-
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics9-
Political Science and Government4-
Sociology4-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 2 completers-
Art History, Criticism and Conservation2-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 44 completers-
Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences (other)2-
Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry2-
Natural Products Chemistry and Pharmacognosy5-
Pharmacoeconomics/Pharmaceutical Economics3-
Pharmaceutical Sciences--
Public Health11-
Rehabilitation Science3-
Medical Informatics1-
Nursing Science9-
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (other)8-
Business [+] 3 completers-
Business Administration and Management3-
History [+] 3 completers-
History3-
Total356
Doctorate (Practice) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Legal Studies [+] 280 completers-
Law280-
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] --
Kinesiology and Exercise Science--
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 833 completers-
Dentistry119-
Medicine325-
Pharmacy192-
Public Health16-
Occupational Therapy/Therapist4-
Physical Therapy/Therapist53-
Nursing Practice124-
Total1,113
Post-Bachelor's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Human Services [+] 1 completers-
Social Work1-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 1 completers-
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator1-
Total2
Post-Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education [+] --
Urban Education and Leadership--
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 1 completers-
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator1-
Total22

Graduate Student Population at UIC

For the academic year 2022-2023, total 11,940 students enrolled into University of Illinois Chicago graduate schools where it has total 33,747 students including undergraduate students. By attending status, there are 8,332 full-time and 3,608 part-time graduate students. By gender, 4,743 male and 7,197 female students are attending graduate schools. The next table summarizes the graduate student population by gender and attending status.
Graduate School Student Population By Gender
TotalMaleFemale
Total11,9404,7437,197
Full-time8,3323,4304,902
Part-tme3,6081,3132,295
The next table summarizes the students population by race/ethnicity.
There are 4,484 White (37.55%), 1,107 Black/African American (9.27%), 1,620 Hispanic (13.57%), 1,548 Asian (12.96%), and 3,181 students with other races. 2,621 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Graduate Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total11,9404,7437,197
American Indian/Native American1468
Asian1,5485451,003
Black/African American1,107290817
Hispanic1,6205301,090
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander202
White4,4841,7112,773
Two More323113210
Un-Known22188133
Non-resident Alien2,6211,4601,161
University of Illinois Chicago offers the distance learning opportunities (online degree program and/or courses) for graduate programs. 3,276 graduate students (27.44% of total students) are enrolled online exclusively and 5,703 graduate students (47.76% of total students) are enrolled some online courses. The next table summarizes the online student population.
Distance Learning Student Population
Number of Graduate Students
Total11,940
Enrolled Online Exclusively3,276
Enrolled Some Online Courses5,703
Not in Online Courses2,961
The following table summarizes the graduate students population by age at University of Illinois Chicago. 3,585 students are aged 20 to 24 (30.03% of total students), 3 students are aged below 20 (0.03%), 381 students are aged above 50 (3.19%). Next table summarizes the student population by age at University of Illinois Chicago.
Graduate Student Population By Age
TotalMaleFemale
Total11,9404,7437,197
Age 18-19312
Age 20-2120792115
Age 22-243,3781,3432,035
Age 25-294,4451,8932,552
Age 30-341,7527021,050
Age 35-39894298596
Age 40-49880301579
Age 50-64354101253
Over 64271215

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