UIC Acceptance Rate: Class of 2030 (Latest)

The University of Illinois Chicago accepted 77.4% of applicants for the Class of 2028. Application volume reached 27,085 for that entering class, and while Class of 2030 figures are not out yet, the overall admissions rate has remained relatively stable in recent years.

UIC Acceptance Rate: Class of 2028

Official Class of 2030 figures are not public yet. The most recent cycle with Common Data Set numbers is the Class of 2028, when UIC admitted 20,951 of 27,085 applicants, an acceptance rate of 77.4%.[1] This page is updated as soon as the Class of 2030 figures are published.

UIC Acceptance Rate by Year

Across the 7 cycles with official figures, the acceptance rate has risen from 75.5% (Class of 2022) to 77.4% (Class of 2028).[1]

Class	Applied	Admitted	Acceptance rate
2028	27,085	20,951	77.4%
2027	25,420	19,955	78.5%
2026	23,562	18,541	78.7%
2025	22,791	17,960	78.8%
2024	22,798	16,558	72.6%
2023	22,696	16,501	72.7%
2022	21,106	15,945	75.5%

Admitted Student Test Scores (Class of 2028)

The middle 50% of enrolled students scored:[1]

• SAT (combined mid-50%): 1130–1350 (EBRW 570–670, Math 560–680)
• ACT composite (mid-50%): 25–31

The combined SAT range is the sum of the two section ranges, not a true composite percentile.

UIC Yield Rate

Of the 20,951 students admitted to the Class of 2028, 4,419 enrolled, a yield rate of 21.1%.[1] Yield is what the university is really managing when it sets an admit rate, so it moves the acceptance rate more than application volume does.

Class	Admitted	Enrolled	Yield
2028	20,951	4,419	21.1%
2027	19,955	4,647	23.3%
2026	18,541	4,244	22.9%
2025	17,960	4,177	23.3%
2024	16,558	3,541	21.4%
2023	16,501	4,407	26.7%
2022	15,945	4,159	26.1%

What to Expect for the Class of 2030

Over the three most recent official classes (2026–2028) the acceptance rate at UIC has sat between 77.4%–78.7%.

That band is what the school has actually done recently, not a prediction. A single cycle can break it: a change to testing policy, a new direct-admission program, or a jump in application volume moves the rate more than any trend would.

What This Means for Your Application

• Check your SAT: Aim for a combined score between 1130 and 1350 to place yourself squarely within the middle half of accepted students.
• Prep for the ACT: Submitting an ACT composite score between 25 and 31 will align your application with the typical academic profile of admitted students.
• Feel confident applying: With an acceptance rate of 77.4% for the Class of 2028, students with solid academics have a strong chance of admission.
• Expect rising competition: Applications grew to 27,085 for the Class of 2028, so you should treat the admissions process seriously despite the favorable odds.