Illinois Information - University of illinois

With an enrollment of over 25,000 students, the University of Illinois at Chicago is the largest university in the Chicago area. Located just west of Chicago's Loop, UIC is a vital part of the educational, technological and cultural fabric of the city. It is also one of the country's top research universities and over the years has attracted an impressive amount of award-winning faculty. According to U.S. News & World Report, UIC is one of the most diverse and affordable universities in the nation. UIC is a "best buy," according to Barron's Best Buys in College Education.

Short brief about UIS

Enrollment: About 4,900, including about 2,000 Graduate Students
Colleges: Business and Management, Education and Human Services, Liberal Arts and Sciences, Public Affairs and Administration
Degree Programs: 21 bachelor's degree programs and 25 minors, 20 master's degree programs, and one doctoral degree
Research Funding: Approximately $7 million annually
Faculty: Approximately 170 full-time faculty. The faculty to full-time equivalent student ratio is 12:1
Calendar: Semester
Average Class Size: 15
History: Established in 1969 as Sangamon State University by the Illinois General Assembly. On July 1, 1995, became a campus of the University of Illinois, thereafter known as the University of Illinois at Springfield.
Location: Southeast side of Springfield, Illinois, near Lake Springfield. Approximately 200 miles southwest of Chicago and 100 miles northeast of St. Louis.
Campus: 746 acres

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