University of Chicago
#12 in National Universities (tie)
Overview
University of Chicago is a private institution that was founded in 1890. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 7,470 (fall 2022), 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 2024 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, #12. Its tuition and fees are $65,619.
The University of Chicago, situated in Hyde Park, offers a rich campus life in a big-city setting. In addition to the college, the university has postgraduate offerings that include the highly ranked Booth School of Business, Law School, Pritzker School of Medicine and Harris School of Public Policy. The Chicago Maroons have 18 NCAA Division III teams, which compete in the University Athletic Association, and have strong basketball and wrestling programs.
A majority of students live on campus, and freshmen are required to live on campus. On-campus students are placed in "houses" within their dorm, which serve as tight-knit communities and provide academic and social support. The university offers more than 450 student organizations. Students can choose from more than 50 majors and 40 minors – such as history or environmental studies – and have visited Greece, China and France during study abroad experiences. The university has 94 Nobel Prize winners in its ranks.
The University of Chicago is known for its location as well as its rigorous academic and enrichment programs. Former President Barack Obama taught at the University of Chicago Law School for 12 years.
University of Chicago is a private institution that was founded in 1890. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 7,470 (fall 2022), 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 2024 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, #12. Its tuition and fees are $65,619.
The University of Chicago, situated in Hyde Park, offers a rich campus life in a big-city setting. In addition to the college, the university has postgraduate offerings that include the highly ranked Booth School of Business, Law School, Pritzker School of Medicine and Harris School of Public Policy. The Chicago Maroons have 18 NCAA Division III teams, which compete in the University Athletic Association, and have strong basketball and wrestling programs.
A majority of students live on campus, and freshmen are required to live on campus. On-campus students are placed in "houses" within their dorm, which serve as tight-knit communities and provide academic and social support. The university offers more than 450 student organizations. Students can choose from more than 50 majors and 40 minors – such as history or environmental studies – and have visited Greece, China and France during study abroad experiences. The university has 94 Nobel Prize winners in its ranks.
The University of Chicago is known for its location as well as its rigorous academic and enrichment programs. Former President Barack Obama taught at the University of Chicago Law School for 12 years.
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At-a-Glance
Setting
Urban
Tuition & Fees
$65,619
Undergraduate Enrollment
7,470
Acceptance Rate
5%
From the School
The University of Chicago is universally recognized for its devotion to open and rigorous inquiry, the strength of our intellectual traditions, intense critical analysis, and free and lively debate. Our engaged scholars continually seek creative solutions to complex problems. Our College graduates have made discoveries in every field of academic study. The University of Chicago is affiliated with 92 Nobel Prize winners, over 275 Guggenheim fellows, 52 MacArthur "Genius" Grant winners, and 25 Pulitzer Prize winners. UChicago is also renowned for the unparalleled resources it provides its undergraduate students. Our 217-acre campus contains six libraries; over 160 research centers and institutes, including our new Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering and the Institute of Politics; as well as world-class theaters, museums, and art centers. Additionally, the University of Chicago is a global leader in scientific advancement and plays a pivotal role as a central hub for innovation in quantum science and engineering.
Rooted in Hyde Park, a neighborhood home to both our campus (certified as a botanical garden) and nearly 60% of the private homes of our faculty, UChicago offers a true campus-based community within the context of a major American city. Our students engage the city of Chicago and its many neighborhoods through groundbreaking research and scholarship, unparalleled internship opportunities, and a commitment to community service. Just as Chicago is a global city, the University of Chicago remains a truly international university: we offer nearly 60 faculty-led study abroad programs, many in conjunction with our centers in Beijing, Hong Kong, Delhi, and Paris. UChicago maintains a student-faculty ratio of 5:1, ensuring that every classroom experience exemplifies our commitment to close interactions between students and faculty in small, discussion-style seminars. Focused on careful reading, analytical writing, and critical thinking, UChicago’s famous Core Curriculum is the perfect foundation for any major and all future endeavors. Through Core courses across the academic disciplines, students investigate the human experience and the natural world. With over 50 majors and more than 45 minors, students can double-major, create their own major, or explore interdisciplinary opportunities. Additionally, the Office of Career Advancement helps students translate what they are studying in our classrooms to their future careers. Students also enjoy over 400 student organizations, including Division III sports; a small but active Greek life; over 35 student theatrical productions a year; a rich music scene; and robust opportunities in politics, music, theater, commerce, and neighborhood life in the city of Chicago.
The University of Chicago is universally recognized for its devotion to open and rigorous inquiry, the strength of our intellectual traditions, intense critical analysis, and free and lively debate. Our engaged scholars continually seek creative solutions to complex problems. Our College graduates have made discoveries in every field of academic study. The University of Chicago is affiliated with 92 Nobel Prize winners, over 275 Guggenheim fellows, 52 MacArthur "Genius" Grant winners, and 25 Pulitzer Prize winners. UChicago is also renowned for the unparalleled resources it provides its undergraduate students. Our 217-acre campus contains six libraries; over 160 research centers and institutes, including our new Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering and the Institute of Politics; as well as world-class theaters, museums, and art centers. Additionally, the University of Chicago is a global leader in scientific advancement and plays a pivotal role as a central hub for innovation in quantum science and engineering.
Rooted in Hyde Park, a neighborhood home to both our campus (certified as a botanical garden) and nearly 60% of the private homes of our faculty, UChicago offers a true campus-based community within the context of a major American city. Our students engage the city of Chicago and its many neighborhoods through groundbreaking research and scholarship, unparalleled internship opportunities, and a commitment to community service. Just as Chicago is a global city, the University of Chicago remains a truly international university: we offer nearly 60 faculty-led study abroad programs, many in conjunction with our centers in Beijing, Hong Kong, Delhi, and Paris. UChicago maintains a student-faculty ratio of 5:1, ensuring that every classroom experience exemplifies our commitment to close interactions between students and faculty in small, discussion-style seminars. Focused on careful reading, analytical writing, and critical thinking, UChicago’s famous Core Curriculum is the perfect foundation for any major and all future endeavors. Through Core courses across the academic disciplines, students investigate the human experience and the natural world. With over 50 majors and more than 45 minors, students can double-major, create their own major, or explore interdisciplinary opportunities. Additionally, the Office of Career Advancement helps students translate what they are studying in our classrooms to their future careers. Students also enjoy over 400 student organizations, including Division III sports; a small but active Greek life; over 35 student theatrical productions a year; a rich music scene; and robust opportunities in politics, music, theater, commerce, and neighborhood life in the city of Chicago.
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Cost
Tuition & Fees
$65,619
Room & Board
$19,221(2023-24)
Average Need-Based Aid Package
$68,901
$22,690
$22,690
Tuition & Fees
$65,619
Room & Board
$19,221(2023-24)
Average Need-Based Aid Package
$68,901
*Average cost after aid
Academics
89%
5:1
77%
Popular Majors
MAJOR
% OF GRADUATES
ALUMNI STARTING SALARY
Social Sciences
36%
N/A
Mathematics and Statistics
10%
N/A
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
9%
N/A
Physical Sciences
7%
N/A
Psychology
6%
N/A
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Faculty Research Impact
Bibliometric Rank
9
Bibliometrics is the statistical analyses of publications and citations for the purpose of measuring faculty research impact.Publications Cited in Top 25% of Journals
71%
Publications Cited in Top 5% of Journals
27%
Total Papers published between 2018-2022
32,051
Citations Per Publication
19:1
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Students
7,470
Graduate Enrollment
8,476
Total Enrollment
15,946
Full-Time Degree-Seeking Students
7,455
Student Diversity
Gender Distribution
Ethnic Diversity
50%
Minority Enrollment
50%
Minority Enrollment
32%
White
20%
Asian
16%
Hispanic
16%
International
7%
Black
7%
Two or more races
2%
Unknown
Not Specified is not included in this breakdown due to an enrollment of 0%.
Campus Life
Housing and Dorms
Types of campus housing available:
Student Activities
81+
Sports Teams
N/A
Fraternities
N/A
Sororities
After College
Graduation Rate
89%
Graduating Students Who Have Borrowed (any loan type, 2021)
14%
Average Debt at Graduation
$28,068
$69,111
$69,111
Graduation Rate
89%
Graduating Students Who Have Borrowed (any loan type, 2021)
14%
Average Debt at Graduation
$28,068
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Academics please apply. Extraordinary! The school has offered unbelievable, academic opportunities, and thru the rigor of the quarter system, I will be able to attain a masters as well in four years. If academia is your passion, this is the college for you. The students are creative and fun, and the social life continues to reign. I made friends my freshman year in the fall of 2020, because UChicago was smart and analyzed quickly about how to keep us safe during the pandemic and attend the university. The friends I made in fall 2020 will be friends for life.
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