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Frequently Asked Questions
 Q: How many students attend UIC?
A: More than 25,000 students attend UIC; more than 60% of those students are undergraduates. Of these undergraduates, more than 80% are full time students.
Q: Where are most students from?
A: About 40% of UIC students are from Chicago and about the same amount are from the suburbs. The remaining 20% are from other parts of the nation and the world. UIC is home to students from all 50 states and over 100 foreign countries.
Q: What is UIC's ethnic breakdown?
A: Nearly 10% of UIC's total enrollment is African-American, while Latinos comprise about 14%. Asian students account for about 20% of the student body. Foreign student enrollment is approximately 8%. Caucasian students comprise approximately 46% of the students at UIC. ***According to U.S. News & World Report, UIC is 5th in the nation for campus diversity. We're the ONLY Midwest institution in the top 15 in this category.
Q: What is UIC's male to female ratio?
A: 56% of the students are female; 44% male.
Q: What is UIC's average class size and what is the student to faculty ratio?
A: The average class size is 29. The student to faculty ratio is 13:1. Over 90% of UIC faculty hold a Ph.D. and 75% of the tenured faculty teach freshman courses.
Q: Where is UIC located and how big is the campus?
A: UIC is located one mile west of the Loop (downtown). The campus covers about 301 acres on its East, West and South campuses, but you can walk to most classes in just a few minutes.
Q: When will I hear if I was accepted into the Guaranteed Professional Program Admissions (GPPA)?
A: Applications are accepted from Sept. 1 through Jan. 15; the preferred submission date is Dec. 15; decisions will be announced late March. If the program requires an interview, the Professional college will contact you. If you have any questions, please call 312/996-8365 or visit www.uic.edu/depts/oaa/spec_prog/gppa
 Q: What is UIC's sports program like, and are there intramural sports?
A: UIC has 14 NCAA Division 1 intercollegiate athletic teams including Baseball (M), Basketball (M/F), Cross Country (M/F), Gymnastics (M/F), Soccer (M), Softball (F), Swimming & Diving (M/F), Tennis (M/F), and Volleyball (F). UIC also has many intramural sports including, but not limited to rugby, fencing, floor hockey, badminton, and racquetball.
Q: How many students get financial aid, and how can I get it?
A: Over 60% of UIC's students will take out some kind of loan. Most students who fill out the necessary paperwork in a timely fashion receive some sort of aid. The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is the official form that UIC accepts. This should be filled out between January 1 and March 1 of the year prior to enrollment. The FAFSA can be obtained through UIC's Financial Aid Office in person or by phone at 312/996-3126; high school and community college advisors should also have these forms. Although UIC does offer some scholarships, many of these are reserved for students who are already enrolled at UIC; therefore, many beginning students are not necessarily eligible. Students should also be encouraged to ask their guidance counselor about local and private scholarships that may be available. The UIC Office for Student Financial Aid's web page (www.uic.edu/depts/safa) also provides some scholarship information.
Q: Does UIC accept Advanced Placement (AP) credit and other transfer credit?
A: UIC accepts almost all AP credit that is applicable to a UIC course; a complete list can be found in the catalog. We also accept credits from most community colleges, but the student should always contact UIC before they register for a class to ensure that it will transfer. The admissions office has transfer guides for most community colleges in the area, as well as some four-year universities.
Q: Is there an Honors College at UIC?
A: Yes there is. The Honors College encourages high school students with high
ACT/SAT scores and/or exceptional high school records to apply. Admission is
based upon standardized test scores, high school academic record, extracurricular
interests and activities, strength of written essays, interview and willingness
to participate in the Honors College program. Current college students, either
transferring to UIC or currently attending UIC, may apply if they have a GPA
of 3.40-4.00 or higher (4.40-5.00) and at least three semesters left prior to
graduation.
The Honors College also offers scholarships that range from a $1,000 one-time
award to scholarships that cover four years of tuition and fees. Please
visit our Web site for more information.
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