Fall 2020 Statistics
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35% of all LAS students are first-generation college students.*
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52% of all UIC undergraduate first-generation college students are in LAS.*
Welcome to First-at-LAS!
Committed to first-generation college student success.
First-at-LAS is a new program in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) that aims to support the academic success of our first-generation college students – students who may be one of the first in their families to attend college.
In LAS, thousands of students identify as first-generation college students, along with many of our faculty and staff. As a college, we recognize their commitment to higher education and celebrate the many strengths and assets they bring to campus.
In First-at-LAS, we are proud to offer programs, resources, and materials that enhance and enrich students’ LAS and UIC experience. We also provide LAS faculty and staff with first-gen data, research, and literature along with opportunities for engagement and collaboration.
Be sure to browse our site to learn about our initiatives, and join the first-gen conversation!
Data
*The data is based on fall 2020 student numbers. To learn how we define first-generation college students and view additional college data and reports, please visit our Data & Reports webpage.