University of Illinois Chicago
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Not to be confused with the University of Chicago.
The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) is a public research university in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Its campus is in the Near West Side community area, adjacent to the Chicago Loop. The second campus established under the University of Illinois system, UIC is also the largest university in the Chicago metropolitan area, having more than 33,000 students[8] enrolled in 16 colleges. It is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity."[9]
Quick Facts Motto, Type ...
Motto | Teach, research, serve, care. |
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Type | Public Asian-serving[1] and Hispanic-serving[2] research university |
Established | 1982; 42 years ago (1982) |
Accreditation | Higher Learning Commission |
Academic affiliations | |
Endowment | $803 million[3] |
Chancellor | Marie Lynn Miranda |
President | Timothy L. Killeen[4] |
Provost | Karen Colley[5] |
Academic staff | 2,961 (fall 2022)[6] |
Students | 33,747 (fall 2022)[6] |
Undergraduates | 21,807 (fall 2022)[6] |
Postgraduates | 11,940 (fall 2022)[6] |
Location | , , United States 41°52′18″N 87°38′57″W |
Campus | Urban, 244 acres (98.7 ha) |
Colors | Navy Pier Blue and Fire Engine Red[7] |
Nickname | Flames |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division I – MVC |
Mascot | Sparky |
Website | www |
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UIC competes in NCAA Division I Missouri Valley Conference.[10]