University of Chicago

5801 South Ellis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637

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https://www.uchicago.edu/
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Main telephone 773-702-1234 Ext 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
County Cook
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Number of full time, freshmen men 937
Number of full time, freshmen women 792
Total number of full time freshmen 1,729
Number of full time, undergraduate men 3,964
Number of full time, undergraduate women 3,491
Total number of full time undergraduates 7,455
Number of part time, undergraduate men 7
Number of part time, undergraduate women 8
Total number of part time undergraduates 15
Total number of undergraduate males 3,971
Total number of undergraduate females 3,499
Total number of undergraduate students 7,470
Number of male graduate students 4,529
Number of female graduate students 3,745
Total number of graduate students 8,274
Total number of male undergraduate and graduate students 8,500
Total number of female undergraduate and graduate students 7,244
Total enrollment 15,744
American Indian/Alaskan Native Less than 1%
Asian 19%
Black 6%
Hispanic 16%
White 32%
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 81%
Number of states and territories represented 52
Percentage of students from outside the US 15%
Number of countries represented 125
Percentage of students 25 or older 1%
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Tuition year 2023-2024
In-state tuition $63,801
Out-of-state tuition $63,801
Fees $1,818
Books and supplies $1,800
Room and board (live on campus)* $19,221
* Room and board costs may vary by housing facility and number of meals in meal plan
Undergraduate costs are for ... (Costs are for the 2023-2024 academic year.)
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Submit these forms FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), school's financial aid form, federal income tax form(s)
Application deadline (for fall term) February 15
School year financial aid data is from 2022-2023
Average financial aid package awarded to freshmen $68,901
For freshmen, percentage of need* met by aid package 100%
Average amount of financial aid awarded to freshmen
Scholarship or grant $65,176
Average financial aid package awarded to undergraduates (including freshmen) $65,590
For all undergraduates, percentage of need* met by aid package 100%
Average amount of financial aid awarded to undergraduates
Scholarship or grant $61,561
* "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 809
Number of freshmen who received aid 601
Number of undergraduates who applied for aid 3,058
Number of undergraduates who received aid 2,530
Percentage of students who took out loans to pay for school 14%
Average student loan debt for last graduating class $28,068
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 2022-2023 academic year.)
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Admissions contact person Peter Wilson
Admissions contact title Director of Admissions & Deputy Dean
Admissions contact e-mail Email
Electronic application website Find more information on this website
For incoming students Most difficult (about 30% of all applicants accepted)
Number of male applicants 16,830
Number of male applicants accepted 1,064
Number of female applicants 20,670
Number of female applicants accepted 975
Total number of applicants 37,500
Total number of applicants accepted 2,039
High school education High school diploma required and GED accepted.
Early action (apply early, but not required to attend if accepted) application deadline November 1
Early decision (apply early, must attend if accepted) application deadline November 1
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 Very important
Standardized test scores Considered
High school class rank Considered
Recommendations Very important
Application essay Very important
Character/personal qualities Very important
Interview Not considered
Talent or ability Very important
Extracurricular activities Very important
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
Age limit on courses to be transferred No limit
SAT evidence-based reading and writing
500 - 599 0%
600 - 699 7%
700 - 800 92%
SAT math
400 - 499 0%
500 - 599 1%
600 - 699 5%
700 - 800 94%
ACT score
18 - 23 0%
24 - 29 2%
30 - 36 97%
Average GPA (on 4.0 scale) 4.0
Percentage in top 50% of their high school class 100%
Percentage in top 10% 99%
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 89%
Between four and five years 4%
Between five and six years 1%
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 1,805
Student faculty ratio 5:1
Required number of credits for a bachelor's degree 4200 units
All students must meet:
Core curriculum or school-wide requirements Yes
Foreign language requirement Yes
Math or science requirement Yes
Senior project requirement Depends on major
Summer school Yes
Double major Yes
Graduate courses open to undergraduates Yes
Honors program Yes
3-2 degree programs (three-year bachelor's degree and two-year master's degree) are available Yes
Social Work Master's at Social Work, Social Policy and Social Administration
Other Public Policy; Computational Social Science, Computational Analysis and Public Policy; Professional Option: Medicine; Education and Teaching Certification; Middle Eastern Studies
Domestic exchange available Yes
Study abroad available Yes
Army ROTC Yes
Air Force ROTC Yes
Advanced Placement Yes
External degree program (earn credits through options that require little or no classroom attendance) Yes
Independent study Yes
International Baccalaureate Yes
Internships Yes
Computer lab available to students Yes
Computer network can be accessed from dorm rooms Yes
Computer network can be accessed from off campus Yes
Discount computer purchase plan available Yes
Online registration for classes 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
National or local fraternities Yes
National or local sororities Yes
Number of student clubs and associations with open membership 403
Largest clubs and organizations on campus University Theatre, Model United Nations, Council on University Programming, South Asian Students Association, Splash
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Percentage of students who live on campus 61%
School owns or operates housing Yes
Highest year that students are required to live on campus Sophomore
Housing availability for first year students Guaranteed
Housing options Co-ed
Housing is available for students with disabilities Yes
Dorms require a key or code to enter Yes
School owns or operates housing for Married graduate students, single graduate students
Housing availability for single graduate students First come, first served
Housing availability for married graduate students First come, first served
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English as a Second Language (ESL) program Yes
Health clinic Yes
Psychological counseling Yes
Orientation Yes
Housing Yes
Services for students with learning disabilities Yes
Women's center Yes
24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus Yes
Campus patrolled by trained security personnel Yes
Late night transport service Yes
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Alumni networking and mentoring Yes
Career counseling Yes
Career interest testing Yes
Career library Yes
Job bank Yes
Job fairs Yes
Job interviews Yes
Job interview preparation Yes
On campus recruitment by employers Yes
Placement assistance Yes
Résumé preparation assistance Yes
Résumé referral to employers 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 Email
Number of full time, male graduate students 2,644
Number of full time, female graduate students 2,591
Total number of full time graduate students 5,235
Number of part time, male graduate students 1,885
Number of part time, female graduate students 1,154
Total number of part time graduate students 3,039
Total number of male graduate students 4,529
Total number of female graduate students 3,745
Total number of graduate students 8,274
Number of undergraduate men 3,971
Number of undergraduate women 3,499
Total number of undergraduate students 7,470
Total number of male undergraduate and graduate students 8,500
Total number of female undergraduate and graduate students 7,244
Total enrollment 15,744
Tuition year 2022-2023
In-state tuition* $65,145
Out-of-state tuition* $65,145
Fees $1,347
* Tuition may vary by program
Graduate costs are for ... (Costs are for the 2022-2023 academic year.)
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