University of Illinois College of Medicine
#77 in Best Medical Schools
#4 in Expensive Medical School Tuition
#2 in Largest Medical Schools
#37 in Public Medical Schools
Founded in 1882, University of Illinois College of Medicine is a Public school located in Chicago, IL.
University of Illinois College of Medicine is ranked 77th in Best Medical Schools, 4th in Expensive Medical School Tuition, 2nd in Largest Medical Schools, and 37th in Public Medical Schools.
The following statements briefly introduce University of Illinois College of Medicine along with key academic facts.
- The average MCAT Score of enrolled students at University of Illinois College of Medicine is 512 - the average MCAT score of U.S. medical schools is 513.
- The average GPA of enrolled students at University of Illinois College of Medicine is 3.77 - the average GPA score of U.S. medical schools is 3.82.
- The 2027 tuition & fees at University of Illinois College of Medicine is $90,164 - the average medical school tuition is $65,250.
- The acceptance rate* at University of Illinois College of Medicine is 2.68% - the average acceptance rate of U.S. medical school is 3.81%.
- Total 1,350 medical school students have enrolled to University of Illinois College of Medicine for the academic year 2025-2026.
*The acceptance rate: percentage of applicants who are enrolled finally.
2027 University of Illinois College of Medicine Tuition & Fees
The 2027 tuition at University of Illinois College of Medicine is $55,850 for Illinois residents and $90,164 for out-of-state students. The 2027 tuition & fees is increased by 1.94% compared to the previous year rate (2026). University of Illinois College of Medicine's tuition is 38.55% higher than average tuition of U.S. medical schools and 43.1% higher than average tuition of Illinois medical schools.
The medical school tuition differs and more expensive than the regular undergraduate and graduate programs. The average undergraduate program tuition & fees at University of Illinois Chicago is $15,949 for Illinois residents and $32,009 for out-of-state students. The average graduate schools tuition & fees other than medical school is $17,550 for Illinois residents and $27,748 for out-of-state students
The average living costs including room & board and transportation costs is $26,150 and the personal miscellaneous expenses is $4,800.
| Illinois Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois College of Medicine Tuition & Fees | $55,850 | $90,164 |
| U.S. Public Medical School Average | $41,537 | $65,076 |
| Illinois Public Medical School Average | $47,663 | $63,012 |
| Living Costs | $26,150 | |
| Miscellaneous expenses | $4,800 | |
| Books & Supplies | $2,100 | |
| Undergraduate Program | $15,949 | $32,009 |
| Graduate Program | $17,550 | $27,748 |
MCAT & GPA Scores
The average MCAT score of enrolled students at University of Illinois College of Medicine is 512. Compared to the average MCAT of all medical schools, the MCAT score of University of Illinois College of Medicine is around average of U.S. medical schools (the average score is 512).
The average GPA is 3.77 and it is around average compared to other medical schools (the average GPA is 3.80).
| 2025 | |
|---|---|
| MCAT - University of Illinois College of Medicine | 512 |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 512 |
| Illinois Medical Schools | 513 |
| GPA - University of Illinois College of Medicine | 3.77 |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 3.80 |
| Illinois Medical Schools | 3.80 |
Acceptance Rate & Yield
The 2025 acceptance rate at University of Illinois College of Medicine is 2.68% where 11,273 applicants have applied to and 302 students have accepted and finally enrolled to school.
The acceptance rate at UIC College of Medicine is lower (difficult to get in) compared to other medical schools in united states (the average acceptance rate is 3.80%). Note that the acceptance rate means the percentage of applicants who are accepted and enrolled (not just accepted).
| Total | Residency | Gender | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | Other State | Men | Women | ||
| Applicants | 11,273 | 1,770 (15.7%) |
9,503 (84.3%) |
4,723 (41.9%) |
6,482 (57.5%) |
| Enrolled | 302 | 185 (61.3%) |
117 (38.7%) |
120 (39.7%) |
178 (58.9%) |
| Acceptance Rate | 2.68% | 10.46% | 1.23% | 2.54% | 2.75% |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 3.80% | 11.70% | 1.83% | 3.86% | 3.77% |
| Illinois Medical Schools | 2.30% | 4.89% | 1.09% | 2.27% | 2.32% |
New Students and Total Enrollment
For the academic year 2025-2026, total 302 first-time students have enrolled in University of Illinois College of Medicine.By residency, 61.3% of new students is Illinois residents and 38.7% of enrolled students from other States. By gender, 58.9% of enrolled students is women and 39.7% is men students.
A total of 1,350 students have enrolled to University of Illinois College of Medicine. By gender, there are 562 male and 772 female students at University of Illinois College of Medicine.
| 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 1,350 |
| Men Students | 562 |
| Women Students | 772 |
| First-time Students | 302 |