UIC Key Facts

Location

Chicago, IL

Founded

UIC was formed in 1982 by the consolidation of two U. of I. campuses: the Medical Center campus, which dates back to the 19th century, and the comprehensive Chicago Circle campus which replaced, in 1965, the two-year undergraduate Navy Pier campus that had opened in 1946 to educate returning veterans.
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Status

Public Research University

Budget

$1.95 billion (2011) | More budget information

Research

Approximately $335 million
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Tuition 2010 & 2011 Full-time Undergraduate

$6,031 to $8,350 per semester in-state
$12,226 to $14,545 out-of-state
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Enrollment Fall 2011

16,911 undergraduates
8,012 graduate students
2,657 professional students
27,580 total
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Full-time Equivalent Employees

Faculty: 2,574
Administrative and Professional: 3,669
Support Staff: 5,272
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Our Mission

UIC's Mission and Scope

Team Name

Flames

Conference

Horizon League

School Colors

Red & Blue

School Mascot

Sparky D. Dragon