University of Illinois Chicago
- Public
- Research university
University of Illinois Chicago: international tuition 29,884 USD per year, one-year total cost ≈ 43,067 USD, acceptance rate 77.4%. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80, Duolingo 120.
Getting in. The school admits 77.4% of applicants. Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 570–670, Math 560–680, ACT 25–31. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6.5+, TOEFL iBT 80+ or Duolingo 120+. If the English score is not there yet, the school can still admit conditionally.
Cost for a year. One year comes to about 43,067 USD, before any scholarship. 9 scholarships come with an amount, but none says international students can apply, so nothing is taken off yet. According to the Common Data Set 2022-2023, 144 international students got financial aid, 3,860 USD each on average.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline for fall is 2/11. You apply through Common Application. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 11/10/2026
What is the tuition at University of Illinois Chicago?
International tuition is 29,884 USD per year. The total cost for one year is ≈ 43,067 USD.
What English scores does University of Illinois Chicago require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80, Duolingo 120.
What is the acceptance rate at University of Illinois Chicago?
The acceptance rate is 77.4%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school's official pages do not say whether international students get aid at admission — worth asking the admissions office directly.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.The pages we read mention no scholarship with its own application. Not seeing one does not mean there is none — ask the school.
For Vietnamese students
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Tuition and cost for a year
Compared with 375 public United States schools with published tuition in Duckling's data.
What a year costs
Non-resident tuition (College Scorecard); international students pay at least this, some schools add an international fee.
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
Coming soon. Merit and need-based aid policy for international students is being verified from official pages.
Scholarships at this school
Chancellor's Fellows (AIM HIGH)Intl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Need-basedNeed-basedAwarded on family financial circumstances, usually via the CSS Profile or the school's own form.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
An Illinois residency requirement does not explicitly address international students, and the page never mentions citizenship or international applicants.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: November 2, 2026
Chancellor's Fellows Award (AIM HIGH)Intl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Need-basedNeed-basedAwarded on family financial circumstances, usually via the CSS Profile or the school's own form.Separate application requiredSchool page
The excerpt only requires Illinois residency and says nothing about citizenship or international students, so it can't confirm that international students are excluded from this scholarship.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: First-year: November 2, 2026 (Fall 2027 entry)
Honors College Scholarships (Kerr, Distinction)Intl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Separate application requiredSchool page
The page does not say whether international students are considered; Kerr is tied to in-state tuition.
- Renewable in later years
Lake County, Indiana Tuition AwardIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.OtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The award is for Lake County, Indiana residents, but the page does not explicitly say international students are excluded or mention citizenship.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: November 2 (priority), February 1 (final)
Merit Tuition AwardIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The page states the Merit Tuition Award is limited to U.S. citizens or permanent residents who don't qualify for in-state tuition, so international students are excluded from this award.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: First-year: November 2 (priority), February 1 (final)
President's Award ProgramIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The excerpt only requires Illinois residency and strong academics, with no mention of citizenship or international students, so it can't confirm that international students are excluded.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: First-year: November 2 (priority), February 1 (final)
President's Award Program (PAP)Intl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The award requires Illinois residency, but the page does not mention international students or citizenship, so exclusion is not explicitly stated.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: November 2 (priority), February 1 (final)
Tribal Nation Tuition AwardIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.OtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: November 2 (priority), February 1 (final)
UIC Global Diversity ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page
- Renewable in later years
UIC Merit Tuition AwardNot for international studentsThe school states this scholarship is not open to international students.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
Limited to U.S. citizens or permanent residents, so international students are excluded.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: First-year: November 2 (priority), February 1 (final)
U.S. student figures2022–23Financial aid for all first-year studentsMostly U.S. students, who also get U.S. government aid that international students cannot apply for. A picture of the school's overall aid, not what you would receive.
Admission requirements
Compared with 349 United States schools that publish an application fee in Duckling's data.
SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptRequired
- SATACTiIf you submit SAT/ACT, a score report is needed; self-reported scores and superscores are not accepted.Optional
- English proficiencyRequired
- Proof of fundsRequired
- EssaysRequired
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
Compared with 534 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
Compared with 454 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
DeadlinesFall 2027
- Fall 2027 first-year Early Action application deadline (all documents due) (EA)Applicationin18days
- Fall Early Action decisions released by December 16 (EA)Decision+62 days
- Fall 2027 first-year Regular Decision application deadline (RD)Application+109 days
What the school weighs in admission
- First generationNot considered
- Alumni relationNot considered
- Geographical residenceNot considered
- State residencyNot considered
- Religious affiliationNot considered
- Volunteer workNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- Level of applicant's interestNot considered
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
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Programs
* U.S. median for this field — the school publishes no figure of its own.
Outcomes
Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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Why this school is listed: one of the 50 U.S. schools with the most international undergraduates (College Scorecard). Source
Updated 14/10/2026How Duckling sources data