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
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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 Email
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 Email
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.)
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