| Race/Ethnicity | Number |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 6,916 |
| White | 4,951 |
| Asian | 4,267 |
| Black or African American | 1,510 |
| International | 1,493 |
| Multi-Ethnic | 595 |
| Unknown | 278 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 7 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 6 |
The majority of UIC undergraduates are Hispanic.