University of Chicago
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$57,642
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About University of Chicago
The University of Chicago is a medium-sized private university located on an urban campus in Chicago, Illinois. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 7,056, and admissions are extremely selective, with an acceptance rate of 7%. The university offers 50 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 96%, and a student-faculty ratio of 5:1. Tuition and fees for students are $57,642.
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a highly selective acceptance rate.
This school is very selective about its students. Selective schools welcome 1-14% of all applicants.
This school has a highly selective acceptance rate.
This school is very selective about its students. Selective schools welcome 1-14% of all applicants.
7% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there.
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Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there.
Learn more about how we determine school awards100% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This is typically an indication of a school's quality and means most students finish their degree in a timely manner.
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Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This is typically an indication of a school's quality and means most students finish their degree in a timely manner.
Learn more about how we determine school awards96% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores Considered (not required)
High school transcript Required
High school rank Considered (not required)
Letter of recommendation Required
High school GPA Considered (not required)
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Required
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
Students who attend this school typically have higher standardized test scores than students at other schools.
While test scores can be an important aspect of college applications, schools determine admission based on several factors, and these test scores are only a suggested range.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsACT 25th-75th Percentile 34-35
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1500-1570
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsThe student-to-faculty ratio at this school is lower than other schools.
This means there are more faculty for each student, which can create an opportunity for more individualized attention and support in your studies.
Learn more about how we determine school awards18k
Students enrolled
0%
Online student enrollment
5:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
37%
Non-U.S. Citizen
27%
Asian
15%
Hispanic
10%
Black
5%
Two or more races
4%
Unknown
3%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
45%
Socio-economic diversity
13% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $57,642 | $57,642 |
Graduate | $60,300 | $60,300 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,800 |
On-campus room and board | $17,004 |
On-campus other expenses | $2,175 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | Currently unavailable |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $78,621 | $78,621 |
Off-campus without family | $59,442 | $59,442 |
Off-campus with family | $59,442 | $59,442 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
13%
State Grant Aid
3%
Institution Grant Aid
52%
Pell Grant
13%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$16k
Average student debt after graduation
$72k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division III with football
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track Field Outdoor
- Baseball
- Lacrosse
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
1Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Latin American Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Near and Middle Eastern Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
African Studies
BA
MA
DOC
2Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Neurobiology and Neurophysiology
BA
MA
DOC
Immunology
BA
MA
DOC
Biophysics
BA
MA
DOC
Molecular Biochemistry
BA
MA
DOC
Anatomy
BA
MA
DOC
Developmental Biology and Embryology
BA
MA
DOC
Microbiology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Human/Medical Genetics
BA
MA
DOC
Genetics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Molecular Genetics
BA
MA
DOC
Pathology/Experimental Pathology
BA
MA
DOC
Oncology and Cancer Biology
BA
MA
DOC
Bioinformatics
BA
MA
DOC
Ecology
BA
MA
DOC
Evolutionary Biology
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Neuroscience
BA
MA
DOC
3Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
International Business/Trade/Commerce
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Commerce, General
BA
MA
DOC
4Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
BA
MA
DOC
5Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Programming, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
6Education
BA
MA
DOC
Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
7Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
8English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
Creative Writing
BA
MA
DOC
9Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
BA
MA
DOC
Linguistics
BA
MA
DOC
Slavic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Comparative Literature
BA
MA
DOC
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
BA
MA
DOC
German Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
South Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
BA
MA
DOC
10Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Medicine (MD)
BA
MA
DOC
Public Health, Other
BA
MA
DOC
11History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
History and Philosophy of Science and Technology
BA
MA
DOC
12Legal Professions And Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Advanced Legal Research/Studies, General (LL.M., M.C.L., M.L.I., M.S.L., J.S.D./S.J.D.)
BA
MA
DOC
Law (LL.B., J.D.)
BA
MA
DOC
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
13Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
General Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
BA
MA
DOC
14Mathematics And Statistics
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Computational and Applied Mathematics
BA
MA
DOC
Financial Mathematics
BA
MA
DOC
Statistics, General
BA
MA
DOC
15Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Medieval and Renaissance Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Science, Technology and Society
BA
MA
DOC
Nutrition Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
16Natural Resources And Conservation
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Studies
BA
MA
DOC
17Philosophy And Religious Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Jewish/Judaic Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Philosophy
BA
MA
DOC
18Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Geophysics and Seismology
BA
MA
DOC
Physics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Astronomy
BA
MA
DOC
19Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Experimental Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Counseling Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
20Public Administration And Social Service Professions
BA
MA
DOC
Social Work
BA
MA
DOC
Public Policy Analysis
BA
MA
DOC
International Policy Analysis
BA
MA
DOC
21Security And Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Securities Services Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
22Social Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
BA
MA
DOC
Geography
BA
MA
DOC
Social Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology
BA
MA
DOC
Anthropology
BA
MA
DOC
Social Sciences, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
International Relations and Affairs
BA
MA
DOC
23Theology And Religious Vocations
BA
MA
DOC
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv
BA
MA
DOC
Theology/Theological Studies
BA
MA
DOC
24Visual And Performing Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Directing and Theatrical Production
BA
MA
DOC
Film/Cinema Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Design and Visual Communications, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
Visual and Performing Arts, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
BA
MA
DOC
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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.
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