#99 University of Illinois, Chicago

Located in the heart of the city, the University of Illinois, Chicago, is the largest university and the only public research institution in Chicago. Undergraduates can choose from over 80 majors. Popular programs include psychology, biology, finance and nursing. The Guaranteed Professional Program Admissions initiative allows a limited number of freshmen to be admitted to UIC with guaranteed admission to one of several graduate or professional degree programs. The university has over $400 million in annual research

expenditures, over 500 patents issued and 26 active start-ups in the 2020 fiscal year. UIC is designated as a Hispanic-serving institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-serving institution. Approximately one-third of undergraduates are first-generation students. Last year, nearly two-thirds of UIC students received grants or scholarships. The President’s Award Program provides $20,000 over four years to Illinois residents from underrepresented groups and the Honors College offers awards ranging up to full tuition. For the 2021-22 Fulbright competition, UIC had 10 semifinalists, with four of those chosen as finalists and two named alternates.