The UIC College of Nursing traces its roots to 1951 when the University of Illinois established its nursing program in Chicago, and it has since grown into one of the largest nursing colleges in the United States with regional campuses across Illinois. It is consistently ranked among the top nursing schools nationally, particularly for its graduate programs, and is a World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for nursing and midwifery. The college is known for strong NIH-funded research, health equity work, and its extensive advanced practice and doctoral offerings.
Located within the Illinois Medical District on Chicago's Near West Side, the college is embedded in one of the largest concentrations of healthcare facilities in the country, giving students rich clinical placements including at UI Health. The student body is highly diverse and urban-oriented, with a strong emphasis on serving underserved populations and addressing health disparities. Students benefit from interprofessional education alongside medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, and public health, plus regional campuses in Peoria, Rockford, Urbana, Quad Cities, and Springfield.
| Type | Public Research |
| Location | Chicago, Illinois |
| Founded | 1951 |
| Total students | 1,700 |
| Student–faculty ratio | 8:1 |
| Acceptance rate | 60% |
| Graduation rate | 85% |
| Average starting salary | $78,000 |
| In-state tuition | $14,500 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $28,000 |
| Room & board | $13,000 |
| Average financial aid | $14,000 |
| Students receiving aid | 85% |
| SAT range | 1000-1250 |
| ACT range | 21-27 |
| Average GPA | 3.50 |
| Regular deadline | January 15 |
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