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University of Illinois Chicago

Chicago, Illinois

  • Overview
  • Accessibility
  • Demographics
  • Cost
  • Online Offerings
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University of Illinois Chicago is a public college in Chicago, Illinois and has been named to the Abound: Finish College 100 Best Online Colleges, Best Online Colleges: Midwest, Best Affordable Online Colleges, andBest Colleges for Adults award lists for 2024. The school’s online program features 3 online degree options and 773 online students. The part-time student body is 2,662 students, which represents 10% of total students. The on-campus average net price to attend is $10,384 and the per-credit hour charge for part-time students is $455. The school offers online degrees, credit for life experiences, weekend/evening classes, on-campus day care, academic counseling services, career services, credit for military training, and more.

Overview

School Type

  • Online
  • Public

Website: www.uic.edu

Accessibility

  • Distance education:Yes
  • Career services:Yes
  • Weekend/Evening classes:Yes
  • Credit for life experiences:Yes
  • On-Campus day care:Yes

Demographics

Part-time students
2,079 undergrads
  • Full-time undergrad students:19,728
  • Undergrad students over 25 years old:2,026
  • Pell Grant students:11,042
  • Online and distance education undergrad students:773
  • Part-time students
    10%
  • Students over 25 years old
    9%

Cost

In-district per-credit-hour charge for part-time students
$455
Average net price for students awarded grant/aid
$10,384
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Online & Distance Programs

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Bachelor's degrees offered

  • Health Professions and Related Programs(2)
  • Business Management Marketing and Related Support Services(1)
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Outcomes

  • Retention rate for part-time students:44%
  • Graduation rate for part-time students:8%

Military & Veteran

Number of undergraduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits
207 students
  • Credit for military training:Yes
  • Dedicated staff member:Yes
  • Student veteran organization:Yes
  • Yellow Ribbon Program member:No
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Featured Programs & Degrees

Business
Healthcare
Nursing
Business
Classroom Type
Online
Accelerated?
No
Transfer Credits?
Yes

Bachelor of Business Administration

The online Bachelor of Business Administration completion program offers students courses that will give them broad exposure to business operations. Students who are looking to advance in their careers will benefit from the critical thinking, leadership, and problem solving skills learned in this program.

Healthcare
Classroom Type
Online
Accelerated?
No
Transfer Credits?
Yes

Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management

The health information management major is designed for students who hold an associate degree. These students will further their education and be prepared to become leaders in their field. 

Nursing
Classroom Type
Online
Accelerated?
No
Transfer Credits?
Yes

RN to BSN Online Degree Completion Program

The RN to BSN program at UIC is an online program designed to be flexible enough for a working nurse to complete – allowing students time to manage studies, careers, and personal lives.

Contact University of Illinois Chicago

Contact Admissions

Malinda Lorkovich

mlork@uic.edu

312-996-4366

 

Main Campus

1200 West Harrison St.

Chicago, IL 60607

312-996-7000

Find Us Online

ec.uic.edu/uiconline

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