New Scholarships!

We are offering 50 first-year, full tuition scholarships to incoming students! Apply early to be considered.

Financial Information

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A top consideration when evaluating higher education options is cost. We always strive to be transparent about tuition. Please note the numbers below are just an estimate. For the most current and accurate tuition amounts, please visit the UIC Registrar website.

  • $13,135 per semester
  • $105,080 for four years

Please note: there is not a separate rate for out-of-state tuition. All students – including those who live outside of Illinois and outside of the United States – pay the same low tuition rate. 

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Students

UIC’s mission is to provide the broadest access to the highest levels of educational, research, and clinical excellence, and we understand the importance of providing robust, easy-to-understand financial aid for all students.

The UIC Student Financial Aid and Scholarships website provides information on federal aid, student loans, and scholarships that you may be eligible to receive.

  • 92 % of students receive financial aid

  • Million in scholarships available to incoming students

  • 50 first-year, full tuition scholarships available

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UIC Retzky College of Pharmacy is committed to helping students get a world-class education. That includes making education affordable. One of the ways we do that is through scholarships. This allows students to offset costs if they meet the scholarship criteria. There are two types of scholarships available:

  • Recruitment Scholarships – available to prospective and incoming students
  • Current Student Scholarships – available to UIC PharmD students

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We have over $2 million in scholarships available, including 50 full-tuition, first year scholarships offered on a first-come, first served basis to qualified students!

All PharmD applicants with complete applications are considered for these scholarships automatically as long as they meet deadlines and there are still scholarships available. No separate scholarship application is required.

Priority Scholarship Application Deadline: January 3, 2025
To be eligible for this priority scholarship consideration, students should complete and submit the PharmCAS application by Jan. 3, 2025 and also should schedule and complete the PharmD interview by Feb. 1, 2025.

The Retzky Merit Scholarships provide 50 incoming students with full-tuition during their first year.  These merit scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement, leadership, service, and other achievements or qualities that demonstrate academic excellence.

The Dean’s Merit Scholarships provide qualified students with up to $20,000 during their PharmD program.  These merit scholarships are awarded based on continued academic achievement.

Other recruitment scholarships are available for applicants based on financial need, academic merit, leadership, unique talents or experiences, backgrounds, or interests.

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Our large alumni base has made it possible to establish many scholarships for our current PharmD students. Current Student Scholarships are available to students as soon as their P1 year. Contact the Office of Student Affairs for more information at pharmosa@uic.edu.