University of Chicago
5801 South Ellis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637
Chicago, IL 60637
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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.) |