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https://www.uchicago.edu/Feature | Note |
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Main telephone | 773-702-1234 |
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Public or private | Private |
Type of school | University |
Date founded | 1890 |
Degrees offered | Bachelor's, Master's, First professional, Doctorate, Other advanced degrees |
School accreditation | Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada, North Central Association of Colleges and Schools |
Setting | Urban (in a large city) |
Closest major metropolitan area | Chicago |
Campus size | 217 acres |
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Number of full time, freshmen men | 956 |
Number of full time, freshmen women | 770 |
Total number of full time freshmen | 1,726 |
Number of full time, undergraduate men | 4,081 |
Number of full time, undergraduate women | 3,432 |
Total number of full time undergraduates | 7,513 |
Number of part time, undergraduate men | 4 |
Number of part time, undergraduate women | 2 |
Total number of part time undergraduates | 6 |
Total number of undergraduate males | 4,085 |
Total number of undergraduate females | 3,434 |
Total number of undergraduate students | 7,519 |
Total enrollment | 7,519 |
American Indian/Alaskan Native | Less than 1% |
Asian | 19% |
Black | 6% |
Hispanic | 16% |
White | 29% |
Race/ethnicity unknown | 2% |
These figures reflect responses of people who chose to indicate their racial-ethnic background. All categories except Hispanic represent non-Hispanic students. International students are not included in these figures so they may not add up to 100 percent. | |
Percentage of students from out of state | 85% |
Percentage of students from outside the US | 17% |
Percentage of students 25 or older | 1% |
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Tuition year | 2025-2026 |
In-state tuition | $71,325 |
Out-of-state tuition | $71,325 |
Fees | $1,941 |
Books and supplies | $1,800 |
Room and board (live on campus)* | $20,835 |
* Room and board costs may vary by housing facility and number of meals in meal plan | |
Undergraduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2025-2026 academic year.) |
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Submit these forms | FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), school's financial aid form, Parent and Student Tax Return |
Application deadline (for fall term) | February 15 |
School year financial aid data is from | 2024-2025 |
Average financial aid package awarded to freshmen | $82,308 |
For freshmen, percentage of need* met by aid package | 100% |
Average amount of financial aid awarded to freshmen | |
Scholarship or grant | $78,383 |
Average financial aid package awarded to undergraduates (including freshmen) | $78,883 |
For all undergraduates, percentage of need* met by aid package | 100% |
Average amount of financial aid awarded to undergraduates | |
Scholarship or grant | $72,859 |
* "Need" as defined for financial aid results from a formula based on a student's situation. The formula considers family and student income, family size, unusual expenses, and the school's costs. | |
Number of freshmen who applied for aid | 774 |
Number of freshmen who received aid | 570 |
Number of undergraduates who applied for aid | 2,953 |
Number of undergraduates who received aid | 2,579 |
Percentage of students who took out loans to pay for school | 11% |
Average student loan debt for last graduating class | $36,216 |
Loans | |
Federal PLUS loans (for parents) | Yes |
Federal Direct Stafford loans (subsidized) | Yes |
Federal Direct Stafford loans (unsubsidized) | Yes |
Need-based scholarships and grants | |
Federal Pell Grants | Yes |
Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) | Yes |
Privately-sponsored scholarships and grants | Yes |
State-sponsored scholarships and grants | Yes |
Merit-based scholarships and grants | |
School-sponsored scholarships in academics | Yes |
School-sponsored scholarships in art | Yes |
School-sponsored scholarships in special achievements | Yes |
School-sponsored scholarships for special characteristics | Yes |
Student employment | |
Work study | Yes |
Non-proprietary financial aid data are from ... | (Financial aid data are for the 2024-2025 academic year.) |
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Admissions contact person | Peter Wilson |
Admissions contact title | Director of Admissions & Deputy Dean |
Admissions contact e-mail | |
Electronic application website | Find more information on this website |
Number of male applicants | 19,195 |
Number of male applicants accepted | 1,070 |
Number of female applicants | 23,636 |
Number of female applicants accepted | 885 |
Total number of applicants | 42,831 |
Total number of applicants accepted | 1,955 |
High school education | High school diploma required and GED accepted. |
Online application available | Find more information on this website |
Application fee | $75 |
Submit these items: | |
High school transcript or GED certificate | Required for all students |
Letters of recommendation (#) | 2 |
Letters of recommendation | Required for all students |
Written essay or personal statement | Required for all students |
High school GPA | Considered |
Difficulty of high school courses | Considered |
Standardized test scores | Considered |
High school class rank | Considered |
Recommendations | Considered |
Application essay | Considered |
Character/personal qualities | Considered |
Interview | Considered |
Talent or ability | Considered |
Extracurricular activities | Considered |
Level of applicant's interest | Considered |
Religious affiliation/commitment | Considered |
Work experience | Considered |
Related to a school graduate | Considered |
First generation college student | Considered |
Racial/ethnic group | Considered |
Accepted students can defer admission for a period of time | Yes |
School uses a waiting list | Yes |
SAT evidence-based reading and writing | |
600 - 699 | 3% |
700 - 800 | 97% |
SAT math | |
600 - 699 | 2% |
700 - 800 | 98% |
ACT score | |
30 - 36 | 100% |
Average GPA (on 4.0 scale) | 4.97 |
Percentage in top 50% of their high school class | 100% |
Percentage in top 25% | 99% |
Percentage in top 10% | 96% |
Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year | 99% |
Percentage of full-time students who complete their bachelor's degree: | |
In four years or less | 87% |
Between four and five years | 6% |
Between five and six years | 2% |
Letters of recommendation | 2, required for all students |
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Bachelor's | Yes |
Master's | Yes |
First professional | Yes |
Doctorate | Yes |
Other advanced degrees | Yes |
Academic calendar | Quarters |
Number of faculty on campus | 2,007 |
Student faculty ratio | 5:1 |
Required number of credits for a bachelor's degree | 4200 |
All students must meet: | |
Core curriculum or school-wide requirements | Yes |
Foreign language requirement | Yes |
Math or science requirement | Yes |
Summer school | Yes |
Double major | Yes |
Honors program | Yes |
Study abroad available | Yes |
Army ROTC | Yes |
Air Force ROTC | Yes |
Naval ROTC | Yes |
Independent study | Yes |
Internships | Yes |
Main library name | Joseph Regenstein Library |
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National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) | Yes |
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Choral groups | Yes |
Drama or theater groups | Yes |
Newspaper | Yes |
Radio station | Yes |
TV station | Yes |
Number of student clubs and associations with open membership | 400 |
Largest clubs and organizations on campus | University Theatre, Model United Nations, Council on University Programming, Splash |
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Percentage of students who live on campus | 58% |
School owns or operates housing | Yes |
Highest year that students are required to live on campus | Not required |
Housing availability for first year students | Guaranteed |
Housing options | Co-ed |
Housing is available for students with disabilities | Yes |
School owns or operates housing for | Single graduate students |
Housing availability for single graduate students | Guaranteed |
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English as a Second Language (ESL) program | Yes |
Housing | Yes |
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Grad admissions contact person | William Greenland |
Grad admissions contact title | Assistant Provost for Institutional Analysis |
Grad admissions contact e-mail address | |
Number of undergraduate men | 4,085 |
Number of undergraduate women | 3,434 |
Total number of undergraduate students | 7,519 |
Total enrollment | 7,519 |
Tuition year | 2023-2024 |
In-state tuition* | $65,145 |
Out-of-state tuition* | $65,145 |
Fees | $1,398 |
* Tuition may vary by program | |
Graduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2023-2024 academic year.) |