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IPEDS ID: 144050
OPE ID: 00177400
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University of Chicago
5801 S Ellis Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60637
General information:  (773) 702-1234
Website:  www.uchicago.edu
Type:  4-year, Private not-for-profit
Awards offered:  Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Doctor's degree - professional practice
Campus setting:  City: Large
Campus housing:  Yes
Student population:  14,979 (5,402 undergraduate)
Student-to-faculty ratio:  6 to 1
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Admissionscollegeadmissions.uchicago.edu/
Apply Onlineapp.commonapp.org/
Financial Aidcollegeaid.uchicago.edu/
Net Price Calculatorcollegeadmissions.uchicago.edu/costs/apply/calculate.shtml
Mission Statement
  The University has a mission statement, formally adopted by the governing board and made public, declaring that it is an institution of higher education.

Since its founding, the mission of the University of Chicago, reiterated by each president, has been to sustain at the highest level of excellence the communication of knowledge, the creation of knowledge, and the fostering of a dynamic community of scholars and students.

The University's first formal statement of mission appears in its Articles of Incorporation, initially adopted in 1890 and most recently amended in 1944.
Carnegie Classification
Research Universities (very high research activity)
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
Federal Aid
Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Undergraduate students enrolled who are formally registered with office of disability services
3% or less
Special Learning Opportunities
ROTC (Army, Air Force)
Teacher certification
Study abroad
Student Services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Faculty and graduate assistants by primary function, Fall 2011Full timePart time
Total faculty3,231641
Instructional1,918542
Research and public service1,31399
Total graduate assistants-550
Instructional-216
Research and public service-334
open-close Tuition, Fees, and Estimated Student Expenses
Estimated Expenses for Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
  • Beginning students are those who are entering postsecondary education for the first time.
Estimated expenses for academic year2009-20102010-20112011-20122012-2013% change 2011-2012 to 2012-2013
Tuition and fees$40,286$42,041$43,780$45,6094.2%
Books and supplies$1,100$1,250$1,300$1,3503.8%
Living arrangement
On Campus
Room and board$11,697$12,153$12,633$13,1374.0%
Other$2,112$2,146$2,237$2,3294.1%
Total Expenses2009-20102010-20112011-20122012-2013% change 2011-2012 to 2012-2013
On Campus$55,195$57,590$59,950$62,4254.1%
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 Multiyear Tuition Calculator
Average graduate student tuition and fees for academic year2012-2013
Tuition$45,900
Fees$930
Alternative Tuition Plans
Type of PlanOffered
Tuition guarantee plan
Prepaid tuition plan
Tuition payment planX
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Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2010-2011
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
  • Beginning students are those who are entering postsecondary education for the first time.
Type of AidNumber receiving aidPercent receiving aidTotal amount of aid receivedAverage amount of aid received
Any student financial aid196670%————
Grant or scholarship aid83460%$23,073,770$27,666
Federal grants21015%$1,365,978$6,505
Pell grants21015%$895,550$4,265
Other federal grants19414%$470,428$2,425
State/local government grant or scholarships685%$281,472$4,139
Institutional grants or scholarships83260%$21,426,320$25,753
Student loan aid47134%$3,015,064$6,401
Federal student loans46233%$2,297,265$4,972
Other student loans292%$717,799$24,752
  • 1 Includes students receiving Federal work study aid and aid from other sources not listed above.
All Undergraduate Students
Type of AidNumber receiving aidPercent receiving aidTotal amount of aid receivedAverage amount of aid received
Grant or scholarship aid13,37764%$95,015,743$28,136
Pell grants92918%$3,763,345$4,051
Federal student loans1,86235%$10,532,643$5,657
  • 1 Grant or scholarship aid includes aid received, from the federal government, state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.

  • For more information on Student Financial Assistance Programs or to apply for financial aid via the web, visit Federal Student Aid.
open-close Net Price
Average Net Price for Full-Time Beginning Students
Full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded grant or scholarship aid from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.
2008-20092009-20102010-2011
Average net price$25,203$24,321$29,924
Full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded Title IV aid by income.
Average net price by Income2008-20092009-20102010-2011
$0 – $30,000$7,609$10,099$10,228
$30,001 – $48,000$11,307$9,363$10,504
$48,001 – $75,000$16,784$13,521$16,315
$75,001 – $110,000$27,604$26,195$27,611
$110,001 and more$41,973$42,424$43,193
  • Average net price is generated by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. Total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees, books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.
  • Beginning students are those who are entering postsecondary education for the first time.
  • Title IV aid to students includes grant aid, work study aid, and loan aid. These include: Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG), National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grant (National SMART Grant), Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant, Federal Work-Study, Federal Perkins Loan, Subsidized Direct or FFEL Stafford Loan, and Unsubsidized Direct or FFEL Stafford Loan. For those Title IV recipients, net price is reported by income category and includes students who received federal aid even if none of that aid was provided in the form of grants. While Title IV status defines the cohort of student for which the data are reported, the definition of net price remains the same – total cost of attendance minus grant aid.
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open-close Enrollment
Fall 2011
Total enrollment14,979
Undergraduate enrollment5,402
Undergraduate transfer-in enrollment45
Graduate enrollment9,577
Undergraduate Attendance StatusUndergraduate Student Gender
Undergraduate Attendance Status: Full-time: 98% Part-time: 2%Undergraduate Student Gender: Male: 52% Female: 48%
Undergraduate Race/ethnicity
Undergraduate Race/ethnicity: American Indian or Alaska Native: 0% Asian: 17% Black or African American: 5% Hispanic/Latino: 6% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander: 0% White: 43% Two or more races: 6% Race/ethnicity unknown: 13% Non-resident alien: 10%
Undergraduate Student AgeUndergraduate Student Residence
Undergraduate Student Age: 24 and under: 100% 25 and over: 0% Age unknown: 0%Undergraduate Student Residence: In-state: 18% Out-of-state: 72% Foreign countries: 10% Unknown: 0%
  • Residence data are reported for first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates, Fall 2010.
Graduate Attendance Status
Graduate Attendance Status: Full-time: 75% Part-time: 25%
open-close Admissions
Undergraduate application fee (2012-2013): $75
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2012
TotalMaleFemale
Number of applicants25,27112,20213,069
Percent admitted13%14%13%
Percent admitted who enrolled46%48%43%
Admissions ConsiderationsRequiredRecommended
Secondary school GPAX
Secondary school rankX
Secondary school recordX
RecommendationsX
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT)X
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language)X
Test Scores: Fall 2012 (enrolled first-time students)
Students submitting scoresNumberPercent
SAT1,12674%
ACT76350%
Test Scores25th Percentile*75th Percentile**
NOTES:
*  25% of students scored at or below
** 25% of students scored above
  • Data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students.
  • Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission.
SAT Critical Reading700780
SAT Math700790
ACT Composite3134
ACT English3235
ACT Math3035
open-close Retention and Graduation Rates
First-to-Second Year Retention Rates

Retention rates measure the percentage of first-time students who are seeking bachelor's degrees who return to the institution to continue their studies the following fall.

Retention Rates for First-Time Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
Student retention: Full-time students: 99%
Percentage of Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2010 and Returned in Fall 2011
Overall Graduation Rate and Transfer-Out Rate

The overall graduation rate is also known as the "Student Right to Know" or IPEDS graduation rate. It tracks the progress of students who began their studies as full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking students to see if they complete a degree or other award such as a certificate within 150% of "normal time" for completing the program in which they are enrolled.

Some institutions also report a transfer-out rate, which is the percentage of the full-time, first-time students who transferred to another institution.

Note that not all students at the institution are tracked for these rates. Students who have already attended another postsecondary institution, or who began their studies on a part-time basis, are not tracked for this rate. At this institution, 96 percent of entering students were counted as "full-time, first-time" in 2011.

Overall Graduation and Transfer-Out Rates for Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2005
Overall graduation rate: Overall graduation rate: 92% (*) Transfer-out rate:
Percentage of Full-time, First-Time Students Who Graduated or Transferred Out Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
  • (*) Not all institutions report transfer-out rates.
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rates

Bachelor’s degree graduation rates measure the percentage of entering students beginning their studies full-time and are planning to get a bachelor’s degree and who complete their degree program within a specified amount of time.

Graduation Rates for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
Bachelor's degree rate: 4-year: 86% 6-year: 92% 8-year: 92%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Graduated in the Specified Amount of Time
6-Year Graduation Rate by Gender for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
6-Year Graduation Rate by Gender for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees: Male: 91% Female: 93%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2005 and Received a Degree or Award Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
6-Year Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
6-Year Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees: American Indian or Alaska Native: 50% Asian: 96% Black or African American: 80% Hispanic/Latino: 86% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander: 100% White: 92% Two or more races: 94% Race/ethnicity unknown: 93% Non-resident alien: 95%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2005 and Received a Degree or Award Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
open-close Programs/Majors
Completions (Number of awards conferred) 2011-2012
Completions are the number of awards conferred by program and award level.
sort byProgramBachelorMasterDoctor
  • Data shown are for first majors.
  • (-) Program is not offered at this award level.
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender and Group Studies
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other4--
Latin American Studies18-
Near and Middle Eastern Studies-20-
Category total528-
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
Anatomy-21
Biology/Biological Sciences, General143-1
Biophysics-15
Developmental Biology and Embryology--3
Ecology-37
Evolutionary Biology-23
Genetics, General-11
Human/Medical Genetics--4
Immunology--3
Microbiology, General--5
Molecular Biochemistry--3
Molecular Genetics--3
Molecular Physiology--2
Neurobiology and Anatomy--3
Neuroscience--3
Oncology and Cancer Biology-17
Pathology/Experimental Pathology--5
Category total1431059
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Business Administration and Management, General-1,360-
Business/Commerce, General--15
International Business/Trade/Commerce-5-
Category total-1,36515
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer Science95211
Category total95211
Education
Education, General-22-
Category total-22-
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General78526
Category total78526
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Ancient Near Eastern and Biblical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics-1-
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General1726
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other--1
Comparative Literature4-1
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other836
German Language and Literature1-3
Linguistics2225
Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other10119
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other11-10
Slavic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General911
South Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General124
Category total832246
Health Professions and Related Programs
Medicine--99
Public Health, Other-41
Category total-4100
History
History and Philosophy of Science and Technology9--
History, General411824
History, Other--1
Category total501825
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Securities Services Administration/Management-9-
Category total-9-
Legal Professions and Studies
Advanced Legal Research/Studies, General-68-
Law--215
Category total-68215
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
General Studies-27-
Humanities/Humanistic Studies8121-
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies10--
Category total18148-
Mathematics and Statistics
Applied Mathematics, Other-101-
Mathematics, General86107
Statistics, General2307
Category total8814114
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Medieval and Renaissance Studies2--
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other--2
Nutrition Sciences--3
Category total2-5
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental Studies12--
Category total12--
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Jewish/Judaic Studies1--
Philosophy3644
Category total3744
Physical Sciences
Astronomy--5
Chemistry, General145435
Chemistry, Other19--
Geophysics and Seismology923
Physical Sciences-2-
Physics, General341923
Category total767766
Psychology
Counseling Psychology2669
Psychology, General3937
Category total65916
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other-2084
Public Policy Analysis, General5212910
Category total5233714
Social Sciences
Anthropology511111
Economics, General2273122
Geography4--
International Relations and Affairs3861-
Political Science and Government, General1101613
Social Sciences, General-1887
Social Sciences, Other15--
Sociology27145
Category total47232158
Theology and Religious Vocations
Divinity/Ministry-14-
Theology/Theological Studies73420
Category total74820
Visual and Performing Arts
Art History, Criticism and Conservation834
Design and Visual Communications, General-12-
Directing and Theatrical Production11--
Film/Cinema/Video Studies717
Music, General11210
Visual and Performing Arts, Other8--
Category total451821
Grand total1,2422,706715
open-close Varsity Athletic Teams
2011-2012 Varsity Athletes
NCAA Division III (with football) MenWomen
All Track Combined134105
Baseball32–
Basketball1616
Football77–
Soccer2729
Softball–14
Swimming and Diving2526
Tennis1011
Volleyball–13
Wrestling25–
open-close Accreditation
Institutional Accreditation
AgencyPeriods of AccreditationStatus
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission (!)1/1/1913 -  Accredited
Specialized Accreditation
Agency / ProgramPeriods of AccreditationStatus
American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
Law (LAW) - Professional schools1/1/1923 -  Accredited
Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools
Theology (THEOL) - Freestanding schools, as well as programs affiliated with larger institutions, offering graduate professional education for ministry and graduate study of theology(!)7/1/1938 -  Accredited
Liaison Committee on Medical Education
Medicine (MED) - Programs leading to the M.D. degree7/1/1942 -  Accredited
  • (!) Estimated date
open-close Campus Security
2011 Crime Statistics
Arrests - On-Campus200920102011
Illegal weapons possession000
Drug law violations031
Liquor law violations000
Arrests - On-Campus Residence Halls !200920102011
Illegal weapons possession000
Drug law violations010
Liquor law violations000
Criminal Offenses - On-Campus200920102011
Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter000
Negligent manslaughter000
Sex offenses - Forcible135
Sex offenses - Non-forcible (incest and statutory rape only)000
Robbery112
Aggravated assault200
Burglary27207
Motor vehicle theft002
Arson000
Criminal Offenses - On-Campus Residence Halls !200920102011
Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter000
Negligent manslaughter000
Sex offenses - Forcible003
Sex offenses - Non-forcible (incest and statutory rape only)000
Robbery000
Aggravated assault000
Burglary622
Motor vehicle theft000
Arson000
  • (!) Residence Halls are a subset of On-Campus statistics
  • The crime data reported by the institutions have not been subjected to independent verification by the U.S. Department of Education. Therefore, the Department cannot vouch for the accuracy of the data reported here.
  • These data do not include incidents that: (a) took place off campus on public property immediately adjacent to and accessible from the Campus; (b) took place on a noncampus building or property owned or controlled by a student organization that is officially recognized by the institution; or (c) incidents at buildings/property owned or controlled by an institution but is not contiguous to the institution. For further information, see http://ope.ed.gov/security.
open-close Cohort Default Rates
Three-year Official Cohort Default Rates
Fiscal Year2009
Default rate2.3%
Number in default49
Number in repayment2,064
Aid Programs
  • Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL)
  • Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan)
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