Introduction
LAS is the largest college at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), made up of a diverse community of academics and students who are actively involved in learning and sharing knowledge across a wide range of fields.
We provide top-notch, research-rich undergraduate and graduate education that equips students to participate as active citizens in a global community of many cultures, languages, and opportunities. Students can choose to study in departments that span the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and interdisciplinary programs. A liberal arts education serves as a foundation for life-long learning and provides a gateway to the pursuit of flexible career opportunities.
LAS Pride Points
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25 Departments
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40 Degrees/Majors
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42 Minors
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9 ,053 Undergraduate Students
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1 ,187 Graduate Students
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1 ,600+ Courses
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43 Graduate Programs
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350 Tenure Track Faculty
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1 /3 First-Generation College Students
Affordability
The University of Illinois Chicago has been ranked in the top ten “Best Value” universities for several years running. Why? UIC combines affordable tuition with a world-class academic experience and a range of academic supports and social opportunities for our diverse student body. Whether it’s tutoring in math, chemistry, writing, or languages; the perfect internship to land your dream job; or meeting your new bestie/study buddy, you’ll find it at LAS.
Diversity
UIC is an AANAPISI and MSI and serves its diverse student body through 7 cultural centers and multiple academic programs—many of them housed in LAS. In Fall 2023, the LAS student body was nearly 50% first-generation, 50% Pell-eligible, and two-thirds of our students identify as Latinx, Black/African-American, or Asian.
Student Support
Students in LAS are supported from Day 1 to graduation. From LAS 110 to assigned advising, we make sure our students have the tools they need to thrive.
Faculty & Research
LAS faculty are truly leaders in their fields, pushing the boundaries of knowledge. With a MacArthur “Genius” grant winner, Fulbright Fellows, NEH and NEA awardees, among many others, LAS students are taught by the best.
