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https://www.uchicago.edu/Feature | Note |
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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 | |
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 | |
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.) |