University of Chicago is a private institution that was founded in
1890.
It
has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,681,
its setting is urban,
and the campus size is 217 acres.
It utilizes a quarter-based academic calendar.
University of Chicago's ranking in the 2016 edition of Best Colleges
is National Universities,
4.
Its tuition and fees are $50,193 (2015-16).
The University of Chicago, situated in Chicago’s Hyde Park community,
offers a rich campus life in a big-city setting. The Chicago Maroons
have more than 15 NCAA Division III teams, which compete in the
University Athletic Association, and have strong basketball and
wrestling programs. At Chicago, freshmen are required to live on campus,
and more than 50 percent of students choose to remain on campus, while
others live in off-campus apartments and houses. On-campus students are
placed in "houses" within their dorm, which serve as tight-knit
communities and provide academic and social support. Chicago offers more
than 400 student organizations.
The University of Chicago is comprised of the College and a number of
graduate and professional schools. Its postgraduate offerings include
the highly ranked Booth School of Business, Law School, Pritzker School of Medicine, Harris School of Public Policy Studies and Department of Geophysical Sciences, as well as a top-ranked graduate program in economics and
a well-regarded Divinity School. Since 1987, the school has hosted the
four-day long "University of Chicago Scavenger Hunt," now a venerable
university tradition. Famous alumni include former U.S. Attorney General
John Ashcroft, Nobel Memorial Prize in Economics recipient Milton
Friedman, civil rights activist Jesse Jackson, former U.S. Supreme Court
Justice John Paul Stevens and author Kurt Vonnegut Jr.
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School mission and unique qualities (as provided by the school):
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Applying
When applying to University of Chicago, it's important to note the application
deadline is January 4, and the early action deadline is
November 1.
The application fee at University of Chicago is $75.
It is most selective,
with an acceptance rate of 8.8 percent.
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Selectivity
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most selective
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Fall 2014 acceptance rate
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8.8%
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Application deadline
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January 4
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SAT/ACT scores must be received by
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N/A
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Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at University of Chicago is
6:1, and the school has 77.1 percent
of its classes with fewer than 20 students.
The most popular majors at University of Chicago include:
Economics; Biological and Biomedical Sciences; Mathematics and
Statistics; Political Science and Government; and English Language and
Literature/Letters.
The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student
satisfaction,
is 99 percent.
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Class sizes
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Student-faculty ratio
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6:1
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4-year graduation rate
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87%
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Five most popular majors for 2014 graduates
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Student Life
University of Chicago has a total undergraduate enrollment of
5,681, with a gender distribution of 52.7
percent male students and 47.3 percent female students.
At this school, 54 percent of the students live in college-owned,
-operated, or -affiliated housing and 46
percent of students live off campus.
University of Chicago is part of the NCAA III athletic conference.
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Total enrollment
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12,558
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Student gender distribution
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Undergraduate men who are members of a fraternity
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Undergraduate women who are members of a sorority
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Collegiate athletic association
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NCAA III
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Campus Services
University of Chicago offers a number of student services including
nonremedial tutoring, health service, and health insurance.
University of Chicago
also
offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and
vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency
telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, and controlled dormitory access
(key, security card, etc).
Alcohol is
permitted for students of legal age at University of Chicago.
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Students who have cars on campus
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N/A
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Health insurance offered
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Yes
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Cost and Financial Aid
At University of Chicago, 45.7 percent of full-time undergraduates
receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based
scholarship or grant award is $39,784.
Paying for college doesn't have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the
Paying for College knowledge center
to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs, or use the
U.S. News 529 Finder
to choose the best tax-advantaged college investment account for you.
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Tuition and fees
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$50,193 (2015-16)
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Room and board
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$14,772 (2015-16)
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Financial aid statistics
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