University of Illinois, Chicago

Chicago, IL
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    Faculty & Research

    261 faculty · 340 courses · data as of 2026-07-02

    Mechanical Engineering42 faculty · 40 courses avg h-index 28.2 #32 of 70 in Mechanical Engineering
    Yarin, Alexander L., UIC Distinguished Professor and Richard and Loan Hill Professor h-index 82
    Notable: “DROP IMPACT DYNAMICS: Splashing, Spreading, Receding, Bouncing…” (2005) · 2,618 citations
    Li, Lin, Professor h-index 73
    Notable: “Multifunctional Gold Nanoshells on Silica Nanorattles: A Platform for the Combination of Photothermal Therapy and Chemotherapy with Low Systemic Toxicity” (2010) · 530 citations
    Shabana, Ahmed A., UIC Distinguished Professor h-index 66
    Notable: “Flexible Multibody Dynamics: Review of Past and Recent Developments” (1997) · 872 citations
    Megaridis, Constantine M., University Distinguished Professor and James P. Hartnett Professor of Energy Engineering h-index 56
    Notable: “Are Superhydrophobic Surfaces Best for Icephobicity?” (2011) · 685 citations
    Courses: Energy for Sustainable Society · Introduction to Thermodynamics · Engineering Dynamics · Fluid Mechanics I · Introduction to Engineering Design and Graphics · Materials for Manufacturing +34 more
    Computer Science40 faculty · 39 courses avg h-index 27.2 #42 of 88 in Computer Science
    Chen, Hao, Assistant Professor h-index 141
    Notable: “The TREM2-APOE Pathway Drives the Transcriptional Phenotype of Dysfunctional Microglia in Neurodegenerative Diseases” (2017) · 3,055 citations
    Bernstein, Daniel J., Research Professor h-index 56
    Notable: “Post-quantum cryptography” (2017) · 1,136 citations
    Cheng, Lu, Assistant Professor h-index 51
    Notable: “Mechanism and kinetics of the stabilization reactions of itaconic acid-modified polyacrylonitrile” (2008) · 361 citations
    Caragea, Cornelia, Robert V. Kenyon Professor in Computer Science h-index 38
    Notable: “PositionRank: An Unsupervised Approach to Keyphrase Extraction from Scholarly Documents” (2017) · 330 citations
    Courses: Discovering Computer Science · Introduction to Computing and Programming · Programming for Engineers with MatLab · Program Design I · Program Design I in the Context of Biological Problems · Program Design I in the Context of Law and Public Policy +33 more
    Electrical Engineering40 faculty · 39 courses avg h-index 23.1 #25 of 34 in Electrical & Computer Engineering
    Liu, Derong, Professor h-index 103
    Notable: “Adaptive Dynamic Programming: An Introduction” (2009) · 895 citations
    Chen, Pai-Yen, Professor h-index 44
    Notable: “Atomically Thin Surface Cloak Using Graphene Monolayers” (2011) · 674 citations
    Mazumder, Sudip K, Distinguished Professor h-index 39
    Notable: “Sliding Mode Control in Power Converters and Drives: A Review” (2021) · 279 citations
    Cetin, Ahmet Enis, Professor h-index 32
    Notable: “Computer vision based method for real-time fire and flame detection” (2005) · 631 citations
    Courses: Introduction to Electrical and Computer Engineering · Special Topics in Electrical and Computer Engineering · Electrical Circuit Analysis · Circuit Analysis · Introduction to Logic Design · Introduction to Embedded Systems +33 more
    Psychology40 faculty · 40 courses avg h-index 37.8 #43 of 89 in Psychology
    Maki, Pauline, Professor h-index 69
    Ed on women’s mental and cognitive health, and the role of sex hormones and reproductive transitions (menopause, pregnancy, menstrual cycle) on well-being in women. The broad goal of her work is to improve the lives of women by identifying
    Notable: “Sex and gender: modifiers of health, disease, and medicine” (2020) · 1,992 citations
    Mermelstein, Robin J., LAS Distinguished Professor h-index 57
    Fall broadly in the area of tobacco use, with studies ranging from longitudinal examinations of the etiology of youth smoking to cessation interventions for adult smokers. Since the mid 1990s, Dr. Mermelstein has been the principal investig
    Notable: “A Practical Guide to Calculating Cohen’s f2, a Measure of Local Effect Size, from PROC MIXED” (2012) · 1,300 citations
    Goldman, Susan, Professor Emerita h-index 52
    Notable: “Source Evaluation, Comprehension, and Learning in Internet Science Inquiry Tasks” (2009) · 413 citations
    Ragozzino, Michael, Professor h-index 49
    My research program involves taking a neural systems approach to understanding the neurobiology of learning and memory. My interest focuses on investigating the principles and neural mechanisms that govern the ability to learn new rules an
    Notable: “Involvement of the Prelimbic–Infralimbic Areas of the Rodent Prefrontal Cortex in Behavioral Flexibility for Place and Response Learning” (1999) · 559 citations
    Courses: Introduction to Psychology · The Basics of Neuroscience · Theories of Personality · Community Psychology · Introduction to Research in Psychology · Behavioral Neuroscience +34 more
    Biology39 faculty · 40 courses avg h-index 26.7 #36 of 68 in Biology
    Gonzalez-Meler, Miquel, Professor h-index 39
    Areas are in physiological and ecosystem ecology, global change and stable isotope ecology. My laboratory focuses on the study of plant and ecosystem functioning in different global change scenarios and in ecosystem feedbacks on biosphere-a
    Notable: “MORE EFFICIENT PLANTS: A Consequence of Rising Atmospheric CO2?” (1997) · 1,920 citations
    Stabb, Eric, Department Head and Professor h-index 37
    Es on host-microbe interactions and bacterial cell-cell signaling; however, my interests in the field of Microbiology are broad and encompass bacterial genetics and physiology, among other topics. My lab studies the light-organ symbiosis be
    Notable: “Biocontrol of Soilborne Plant Pathogens.” (1996) · 553 citations
    Shingleton, Alexander, Professor h-index 37
    Notable: “The developmental control of size in insects” (2013) · 362 citations
    Minor, Emily, Professor and Director of Graduate Studies h-index 36
    Notable: “The city as a refuge for insect pollinators” (2016) · 651 citations
    Courses: Biological Sciences First-Year Seminar · Biology for Non-majors · Biology of Cells and Organisms · Program Design I in the Context of Biological Problems · Biology of Populations and Communities · The Basics of Neuroscience +34 more
    Nursing30 faculty · 40 courses avg h-index 19.7 #12 of 37 in Nursing
    Corte, Colleen, Associate Professor Emerita h-index 24
    Es on prevention of the development of alcohol use disorders by inhibiting the formation of a "drinker identity'--a powerful predictor of alcohol use. Remarkably, she and her colleagues found evidence of an emerging drinker identity in chil
    Notable: “Working experiences of nurses during the Middle East respiratory syndrome outbreak” (2018) · 174 citations
    Abboud, Sarah, Associate Professor h-index 20
    Notable: “Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Severe Maternal Morbidity in the United States” (2019) · 116 citations
    Cajita, Mia, Assistant Professor h-index 17
    Notable: “Health Literacy and Heart Failure” (2015) · 314 citations
    Crooks, Natasha, Associate Professor h-index 17
    Es on the development and testing of IMAGE (IMARA for Black Men and Girls Empowerment) a family based HIV prevention intervention designed to increase the protection of Black girls' sexual and reproductive health funded by NIMHD (R01MD01892
    Notable: “Ethics of research at the intersection of COVID-19 and black lives matter: a call to action” (2021) · 80 citations
    Courses: Professional Nursing 1 · Health Assessment and Communication · Foundations of Nursing Practice · Concepts in Pathophysiology and Pharmacology 1 · Readiness for Professional Nursing Practice · Concepts in Professional Nursing +34 more

    Faculty counts are directory headcounts; the named list may be a subset. h-index shown only for ORCID-backed or high-confidence OpenAlex matches. Partial — enrichment ongoing.

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    About University of Illinois, Chicago. University of Illinois, Chicago in Chicago, IL reports an overall acceptance rate of 77.3%, an SAT middle 50% of 1030–1300, a class size of 4,419, and a yield of 21.0% based on the most recent Common Data Set filings. Chicago's largest university and a top research institution. Strong health sciences, engineering, and architecture programs. One of most diverse campuses in the Midwest.

    Admissions and cost data as of July 3, 2026 (CDS 2024–25 cycle), from the most recent Common Data Set, IPEDS, and College Scorecard.

    University of Illinois, Chicago: key admissions facts

    University of Illinois, Chicago's overall acceptance rate is 77.3% (the most recent Common Data Set). University of Illinois, Chicago's SAT middle-50% range is 1030–1300 (the most recent Common Data Set). The average unweighted GPA of admitted students at University of Illinois, Chicago is about 3.45 (the most recent Common Data Set). University of Illinois, Chicago's yield rate (the share of admitted students who enroll) is 21.0% (the most recent Common Data Set). The average net price at University of Illinois, Chicago for families earning under $75,000 is about $8,856 per year (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data).

    Sources: Common Data Set (commondataset.org) · University of Illinois, Chicago on College Scorecard · NCES IPEDS · full source table

    How much does University of Illinois, Chicago cost for a family earning $75,000?

    A family earning under $30,000 pays about $7,529 per year in net price at University of Illinois, Chicago, while families earning over $110,000 pay about $25,047 (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data). A family earning $75,000 falls in the $48,001–$75,000 bracket and pays about $10,921 per year after grants and scholarships.

    University of Illinois, Chicago: average annual net price by household income (most recent College Scorecard/IPEDS data)
    Household incomeAverage net price per year
    Under $30,000$7,529
    $30,001–$48,000$8,119
    $48,001–$75,000$10,921
    $75,001–$110,000$16,185
    Over $110,000$25,047

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the acceptance rate at University of Illinois, Chicago?

    University of Illinois, Chicago's overall acceptance rate is 77.3%, based on the most recent Common Data Set.

    What SAT score and GPA do you need for University of Illinois, Chicago?

    Admitted students at University of Illinois, Chicago typically have an SAT middle-50% range of 1030–1300 and an average unweighted GPA of about 3.45, according to the most recent Common Data Set. These are the middle of the range, so scores above them strengthen an application.

    Is it hard to get into University of Illinois, Chicago?

    Getting into University of Illinois, Chicago is relatively accessible: it admits 77.3% of applicants. Your realistic odds depend on how your GPA and test scores compare to its middle-50% ranges and on your application round — you can estimate them with the free College Monte Carlo chances calculator.

    Does University of Illinois, Chicago offer early decision or early action?

    University of Illinois, Chicago offers early action (non-binding).

    How much does University of Illinois, Chicago cost after financial aid?

    The average net price at University of Illinois, Chicago — the real cost after grants and scholarships, not the sticker price — is about $8,856 per year for families earning under $75,000, based on U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data. Higher-income families generally pay more; see the full net-price-by-income breakdown.

    How much does University of Illinois, Chicago cost for a family earning $75,000?

    A family earning under $30,000 pays about $7,529 per year in net price at University of Illinois, Chicago, while families earning over $110,000 pay about $25,047 (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data). A family earning $75,000 falls in the $48,001–$75,000 bracket and pays about $10,921 per year after grants and scholarships.

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