UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO

  • 5801 S Ellis Ave
  • Chicago, IL 60637
  • OPEID College Code: 00177400
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  • General Phone: (773) 702-1234
  • President: Robert J. Zimmer
  • Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Quarter
  • Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research & Professional
  • Local Area: Large City
  • Student Enrollment: 15,094
  • College Mascot: Maroons
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  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
  • State Approved for Certification
  • ROTC
  • Army Air Force
    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 ammended in 1944.
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Accreditation
  • North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
  • Grants Medical Degree
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
  • Research Universities (Very High Research Activity)
  • Undergraduate Classification
  • Arts & Sciences Focus, High Graduate Coexistence
  • Graduate Classification
  • Comprehensive Doctoral with Medical/Veterinary
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
  • Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Lower Transfer-In
  • Enrollment Classification
  • Majority Graduate/Professional
  • Size Classification
  • Large Four-Year, Highly Residential
 
 
 
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    Admission Fees Fall 2009
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $65.00
  • Graduate Application Fee: $65.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
  • Recommended
  • High School or Secondary School Rank
  • Recommended
  • High School or Secondary School Record
  • Required
  • Recommendation Consideration
  • Required
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
  • Required
  • TOEFL
  • Required
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants6,8006,76413,564
Number Granted Admission (%)1,911 (28%)1,797 (27%)3,708 (27%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)702 (37%)633 (35%)1,335 (36%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam1,13185%
ACT ® Exam70452%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading690780
SAT ® Math680780
SAT ® Writing--
 
ACT ® Composite2833
ACT ® English2834
ACT ® Math2733
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving34%15%7%60%
Avg Amount Receiving$7,247$6,368$4,626$25,969
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)1.5%0.7%0.4%
Number in Default301218
Number in Repayment1,9911,5874,097
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$39,381$37,632$35,868
In-State Tuition and Fees$39,381$37,632$35,868
Out of State Tuition and Fees$39,381$37,632$35,868
Books and Supplies$1,100$1,100$1,050
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$11,697$11,697$11,139
Other Expenses$2,112$2,021$1,919
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$54,290$52,450$49,976
In-State$54,290$52,450$49,976
Out of State$54,290$52,450$49,976
Off Campus
In-District$40,481$38,732$36,918
In-State$40,481$38,732$36,918
Out of State$40,481$38,732$36,918
Off Campus with Family
In-District$40,481$38,732$36,918
In-State$40,481$38,732$36,918
Out of State$40,481$38,732$36,918
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 BachelorMasterDoctor
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Anatomy Degree-1-
Biology Degree138--
Ecology Degree-1-
Evolutionary Biology Degree-1-
Molecular Biochemistry Degree-2-
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Business Administration Degree-1,285-
International Business Degree-3-
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Science Degree835-
 
Education
Education Degree-12-
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature Degree784-
 
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
African Studies Degree---
Ethnic, Cultural Minority and Gender Studies, Other Degree2--
Latin American Studies Degree410-
Near and Middle Eastern Studies Degree-16-
Russian Studies Degree---
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
Ancient Eastern Biblical Languages, Literatures and Linguistics Degree1--
Comparative Literature Degree71-
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other Degree171-
German Language and Literature Degree5--
Linguistics Degree164-
Middle Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures and Linguistics, Other Degree2222-
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other Degree43-
Slavic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Degree4--
South Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Degree32-
Classical Languages, Literatures and Linguistics Degree9--
Classical Languages, Literatures and Linguistics, Other Degree-3-
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Public Health, Other Degree-1-
 
History
History Degree5823-
History and Philosophy of Science and Technology Degree8--
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Degree-1-
Medieval and Renaissance Studies Degree---
 
Legal Professions and Studies
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other Degree-50-
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
General Studies Degree-21-
Liberal Arts Degree8--
Humanistic Studies Degree16125-
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Applied Mathematics, Other Degree-107-
Mathematics Degree5819-
Statistics Degree223-
 
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental Studies Degree3--
 
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Jewish Studies Degree21-
Philosophy Degree48--
 
Physical Sciences
Astronomy Degree-1-
Chemistry Degree2327-
Chemistry, Other Degree16--
Geophysics and Seismology Degree41-
Physical Sciences Degree-2-
Physics Degree3621-
 
Psychology
Counseling Psychology Degree287-
Psychology Degree478-
 
Public Administration and Social Services
Public Policy Degree40118-
Social Work Degree-189-
 
Security and Protective Services
Securities Services Administration and Management Degree-11-
 
Social Sciences
Anthropology Degree3914-
Economics Degree22814-
Geography Degree5--
International Relations and Affairs Degree3539-
Political Science Degree9616-
Social Sciences Degree-177-
Social Sciences, Other Degree16--
Sociology Degree2814-
 
Theology and Religious Vocations
Divinity and Ministry Degree-12-
Theology Degree948-
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Art History Degree161-
Design and Visual Communications Degree-8-
Directing and Theatrical Production Degree7--
Film Studies Degree71-
Music Degree42-
Visual and Performing Arts, Other Degree2--
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 15,094
  • Undergraduate: 5,114 Graduate: 9,980
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
  • Male: 8,516 Female: 6,578
  • Undergraduate Gender
  • Male: 2,588 Female: 2,526
  • Graduate Gender
  • Male: 5,928 Female: 4,052
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
  • Full-Time: 12,067 Part-Time: 3,027
  • Undergraduate Attendance
  • Full-Time: 5,062 Part-Time: 52
  • Graduate Attendance
  • Full-Time: 7,005 Part-Time: 2,975
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien2,55217%
American Indian410.3%
Black7565%
Asian1,88212%
Hispanic8536%
White6,89846%
Unknown2,11214%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 181050.7%
Ages 18-192,37916%
Ages 20-212,33215%
Ages 22-242,07114%
Ages 25-294,15027%
Ages 30-342,28415%
Ages 35-399426%
Ages 40-495764%
Ages 50-652342%
Age Over 65200.1%
Age Unknown10.01%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees10,6338,6921,941
Faculty Status2,8002,137663
Tenured Faculty77575025
Graduate Assistants561-561
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service3,9033,164739
Primarily Instruction354157197
Primarily Research1,4701,309161
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial68666224
Other Professionals3,2662,567699
Technical and/or Paraprofessional2,7782,299479
Clerical And Secretarial1,5861,369217
Skilled Crafts1981935
Service and/or Maintenance414259155
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$135,330 (924)$148,536 (651)$103,841 (273)
Professor$190,474 (420)$194,559 (347)$171,060 (73)
Associate Professor$109,365 (136)$113,150 (90)$101,958 (46)
Assistant Professor$102,939 (199)$108,721 (126)$92,960 (73)
Instructor$55,130 (60)$55,714 (37)$54,191 (23)
Lecturer$58,529 (109)$63,549 (51)$54,114 (58)
 
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$135,877 (142)$137,538 (110)$130,167 (32)
Professor$175,922 (67)$175,416 (57)$178,809 (10)
Associate Professor$116,094 (33)$116,884 (21)$114,713 (12)
Assistant Professor$94,348 (25)$93,291 (20)$98,573 (5)
Lecturer$77,522 (17)$67,505 (12)$101,565 (5)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$132,113 (1,066)$143,332 (761)$104,120 (305)
Professor$184,072 (487)$187,359 (404)$168,077 (83)
Associate Professor$106,557 (169)$109,836 (111)$100,282 (58)
Assistant Professor$100,066 (224)$104,284 (146)$92,171 (78)
Instructor$55,130 (60)$55,714 (37)$54,191 (23)
Lecturer$59,190 (126)$61,965 (63)$56,414 (63)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
 
Participants
All Athletes404251153
Unduplicated Athletes391240151
Baseball2727-
Basketball311417
All Track Combined1056243
Football6565-
Soccer502426
Softball16-16
Swimming and Diving582929
Tennis1688
Volleyball14-14
Wrestling2222-
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$45,876$36,698
Assistant Coaches-$10,464$10,262
 
Coaches
All Coaches633429
Baseball33-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches22-
Basketball734
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches523
All Track Combined1266
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches1055
Football88-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches77-
Soccer624
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches413
Softball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Swimming and Diving1266
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches1055
Tennis633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Volleyball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Wrestling33-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches22-
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 98%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students92%
 
By Gender
Male91%
Female92%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien95%
American Indian-
Black85%
Asian96%
Hispanic87%
White91%
Unknown92%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less86%
5 Years90%
6 Years92%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
On Campus
Drug Related-1
 
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape-2
Burglary3-
On Campus
Forcible Rape-3
Burglary2768
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