University of Illinois at Chicago Women's Soccer Recruiting
University of Illinois at ChicagoWomen's SoccerNCAA Division IMissouri Valley ConferenceChicago, IL2027 recruiting class
University of Illinois at Chicago Women's Soccer is an NCAA Division I program in the Missouri Valley Conference, based at a public school in Chicago, IL with about 22,170 undergraduates. Massey Ratings rank the program 183 by Massey Ratings (174 of 318 ranked programs in our database) in NCAA Division I women's soccer, which puts it in Inkbound's mid competitiveness tier. David Nikolic is the head coach, working with 4 other listed staff members, and verified email is available for 5 of 5 coaches after signup.
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Program snapshot
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Division | NCAA Division I |
| Conference | Missouri Valley Conference |
| Location | Chicago, IL |
| Massey rank | 183 by Massey Ratings (174 of 318 ranked programs in our database) in NCAA Division I women's soccer |
| Competitiveness tier | Mid Ranked between the 35th and 70th percentile of Massey rated programs in its division and gender. |
| School type | Public |
| Undergraduates | 22,170 |
| Official roster | University of Illinois at Chicago women's soccer roster |
Coaching staff
Coach names and roles are public information. Inkbound provides the verified email address and a drafted introduction after signup.
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| David Nikolic | Head Coach |
| Rhianna Krutz | Recruiting Coordinator |
| Alex Garcia | Assistant Coach |
| David Madsen | Assistant Coach |
| Olivia Lovell | Assistant Coach |
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How to approach this coaching staff
Start with David Nikolic, the head coach. University of Illinois at Chicago carries a larger women's soccer staff, with one recruiting coordinator and 3 assistant coaches listed beside the head coach. On staffs this size recruiting is usually split, so address the head coach and include the recruiting coordinator.
As general context, NCAA Division I is the highest level of college soccer. D1 programs may offer athletic scholarships, and most D1 rosters are largely settled a year or more before a recruiting class enrolls. University of Illinois at Chicago sits in the middle of its division by Massey rank, which is where well prepared club players who reach out early tend to find real conversations.
University of Illinois at Chicago is a public large school on an urban campus with about 22,170 undergraduates. At a large university the women's soccer staff is one of many programs competing for attention, so be specific about position, graduation year, and why this roster. The acceptance rate is 77 percent, and the middle SAT range is 1130 to 1350, so include your grades and any test scores in the first message.
Inkbound has verified email addresses for 5 of the 5 coaches listed for University of Illinois at Chicago women's soccer and drafts the introduction after signup, sent from your own Gmail so replies come back to you. Put your graduation year, club, and position in the subject line so the women's staff can sort your message quickly.
Recruiting difficulty
Massey Ratings place University of Illinois at Chicago women's soccer at 183 by Massey Ratings (174 of 318 ranked programs in our database) among ranked programs in NCAA Division I women's soccer. That places it ahead of roughly 45 percent of ranked programs in the division, in the middle of the table.
Inkbound labels the program Mid tier. Ranked between the 35th and 70th percentile of Massey rated programs in its division and gender. For a typical recruit that means a realistic target for solid club level players who reach out early and follow up. Staffs in this band are often still building a class into the senior year.
Inkbound's composite strength score for the program is 48 out of 100, where higher means stronger recent results relative to other NCAA Division I women's programs.
Academics and cost at University of Illinois at Chicago
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 77 percent |
| Graduation rate | 61 percent |
| Average net price | $10,974 per year |
| In state tuition | $14,338 |
| Out of state tuition | $29,884 |
| SAT range | 1130 to 1350 |
| ACT range | 25 to 31 |
| Top majors | Psychology, Biology, Computer Science, Finance, Nursing, Criminal Justice and Safety Studies |
| Setting | Urban |
Roster
The official University of Illinois at Chicago women's soccer roster is published by the athletics department and is the source for current players, positions, and hometowns.
Inkbound tracks the coaching staff, division, conference, and rating data for this program. Roster composition and class year needs come from the school, so ask the staff directly about openings in your position.
View the official University of Illinois at Chicago women's soccer roster
Facility
Flames Field
- Capacity
- 1,200
- Surface
- natural grass
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Opened
- 2022
UIC opened a brand new, rebuilt Flames Field in August 2022. The facility features a natural grass pitch with state-of-the-art irrigation and drainage systems, a new scoreboard and video board, grass berm seating behind each goal, and a grandstand with 1,200 capacity on the west side offering views of the Chicago skyline.
Frequently asked questions
- Is University of Illinois at Chicago a Division I soccer school?
- Yes, University of Illinois at Chicago women's soccer competes in NCAA Division I as a member of the Missouri Valley Conference.
- Does University of Illinois at Chicago women's soccer offer athletic scholarships?
- Yes. As an NCAA Division I program, University of Illinois at Chicago women's soccer can offer athletic aid; amounts vary by program, and most awards are partial scholarships combined with academic and need based aid.
- Who is the head coach of University of Illinois at Chicago women's soccer?
- David Nikolic is the head coach of University of Illinois at Chicago women's soccer, leading a listed staff of 5.
- How competitive is University of Illinois at Chicago women's soccer?
- University of Illinois at Chicago women's soccer is ranked 183 by Massey Ratings (174 of 318 ranked programs in our database) in NCAA Division I women's soccer by Massey Ratings, which places it in Inkbound's mid competitiveness tier.
- How much does University of Illinois at Chicago cost?
- The average net price at University of Illinois at Chicago after aid is $10,974 per year and tuition is $14,338 in state and $29,884 out of state.
- What is the acceptance rate at University of Illinois at Chicago?
- University of Illinois at Chicago accepts about 77 percent of applicants.
- How do I contact the University of Illinois at Chicago women's soccer coaches?
- Inkbound lists 5 coaches for University of Illinois at Chicago women's soccer and provides verified email for 5 of them, along with a drafted introduction, after signup.
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