All rankings
September 22, 2026
U.S. News ranks UIC among nation’s top public universitiesUIC also lands in top 20 in the country for social mobility.
August 31, 2026
UIC a top 50 best value in Washington Monthly 2026 rankingsAmong public universities, UIC ranks in the top 20 nationally and No. 1 in the Midwest.
April 7, 2026
4 UIC programs land in top 25 graduate program rankingsHealth and nursing disciplines help drive UIC’s national recognition in graduate education.
January 27, 2026
UIC online bachelor’s programs place near top of U.S. News rankingsRank based on student engagement, instructional quality and support services.
September 23, 2025
U.S. News rates UIC among national leaders in social mobilityOverall, UIC ranked 42nd among public national universities.
August 25, 2025
UIC earns top honors in Washington Monthly’s 2025 College RankingsRecognition includes one of 25 “best-in-class” colleges and the Midwest’s No. 1 best bang for the buck.
April 8, 2025
UIC graduate programs in top 25 in U.S. News rankingsNursing and Applied Health Sciences programs were among those ranked high nationally
January 21, 2025
U.S. News ranks UIC third for online bachelor’s programsRecognition based on programs in health information management, business administration and nursing
September 24, 2024
UIC rises in 2025 U.S. News Best Colleges rankingsUIC reaches 39th among public national universities
September 9, 2024
Wall Street Journal ranks UIC as state’s leader in value, social mobilityRanking uses outcomes-focused methodology plus surveys of students and alums