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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
- Website: WWW.UCHICAGO.EDU
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Quarter
- Highest Degree: Doctoral and First-Professional Degree
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 14,538
- College Mascot: Maroons
Basic Information
- Student Services
- 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.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- 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
- Admission Links
- Admissions: collegeadmissions.uchicago.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2006
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $60.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
- Professional Degree Application Fee: $75.00
- 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 2006
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 4,552 | 4,986 | 9,538 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 1,749 (38%) | 1,921 (39%) | 3,670 (38%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 622 (36%) | 637 (33%) | 1,259 (34%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2006
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 1,015 | 81% |
| ACT ® Exam | 533 | 42% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2006
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 670 | 770 |
| SAT ® Math | 650 | 760 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 28 | 33 |
| ACT ® English | 29 | 33 |
| ACT ® Math | 27 | 33 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 63%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 42% | 12% | 7% | 59% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $4,084 | $6,721 | $4,190 | $19,926 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Number in Default | 18 | 28 | 31 |
| Number in Repayment | 4,097 | 3,475 | 2,306 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $35,868 | $34,005 | $32,265 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $35,868 | $34,005 | $32,265 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,050 | $1,000 | $950 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $11,139 | $10,608 | $10,104 |
| Other Expenses | $1,919 | $1,827 | $1,736 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $49,976 | $47,440 | $45,055 |
| Out of State | $49,976 | $47,440 | $45,055 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $36,918 | $35,005 | $33,215 |
| Out of State | $36,918 | $35,005 | $33,215 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $36,918 | $35,005 | $33,215 |
| Out of State | $36,918 | $35,005 | $33,215 |
Graduate Student Expenses
| In-State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Tuition and Fees | ||
| Medical School | $35,943 | $35,943 |
| Law School | $39,807 | $39,807 |
| Theology School | $22,833 | $22,833 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 14,538 Undergraduate: 4,926 Graduate: 8,501 Professional: 1,111
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 8,184 Female: 6,354
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 2,467 Female: 2,459
- Graduate Gender Male: 5,124 Female: 3,377
- Professional Gender Male: 593 Female: 518
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 11,853 Part-Time: 2,685
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 4,857 Part-Time: 69
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 5,885 Part-Time: 2,616
- Professional Attendance Full-Time: 1,111 Part-Time: 0
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 2,689 | 18% |
| American Indian | 37 | 0.3% |
| Black | 702 | 5% |
| Asian | 1,699 | 12% |
| Hispanic | 716 | 5% |
| White | 6,930 | 48% |
| Unknown | 1,765 | 12% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 112 | 0.8% |
| Ages 18-19 | 2,275 | 16% |
| Ages 20-21 | 2,304 | 16% |
| Ages 22-24 | 2,003 | 14% |
| Ages 25-29 | 4,034 | 28% |
| Ages 30-34 | 2,178 | 15% |
| Ages 35-39 | 937 | 6% |
| Ages 40-49 | 509 | 4% |
| Ages 50-65 | 164 | 1% |
| Age Over 65 | 22 | 0.2% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 10,472 | 8,488 | 1,984 |
| Faculty Status | 2,797 | 2,168 | 629 |
| Tenured Faculty | 761 | 741 | 20 |
| Graduate Assistants | 569 | - | 569 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 3,793 | 3,085 | 708 |
| Primarily Instruction | 348 | 151 | 197 |
| Primarily Research | 1,383 | 1,230 | 153 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 609 | 593 | 16 |
| Other Professionals | 3,097 | 2,446 | 651 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 2,973 | 2,364 | 609 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 1,764 | 1,525 | 239 |
| Skilled Crafts | 186 | 185 | 1 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 396 | 206 | 190 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $124,440 (917) | $137,182 (648) | $93,746 (269) |
| Professor | $175,934 (409) | $179,412 (340) | $158,797 (69) |
| Associate Professor | $106,378 (132) | $111,397 (87) | $96,674 (45) |
| Assistant Professor | $92,051 (199) | $98,531 (131) | $79,566 (68) |
| Instructor | $57,230 (64) | $59,058 (41) | $53,971 (23) |
| Lecturer | $54,264 (113) | $58,640 (49) | $50,914 (64) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $127,861 (142) | $129,796 (111) | $120,934 (31) |
| Professor | $166,121 (60) | $164,590 (51) | $174,795 (9) |
| Associate Professor | $113,043 (37) | $113,477 (27) | $111,871 (10) |
| Assistant Professor | $99,334 (29) | $100,795 (23) | $93,736 (6) |
| Instructor | $48,000 (1) | $48,000 (1) | - (-) |
| Lecturer | $71,851 (15) | $64,789 (9) | $82,444 (6) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $121,782 (1,059) | $132,651 (759) | $94,283 (300) |
| Professor | $170,815 (469) | $173,576 (391) | $156,976 (78) |
| Associate Professor | $103,337 (169) | $107,003 (114) | $95,740 (55) |
| Assistant Professor | $90,680 (228) | $96,132 (154) | $79,333 (74) |
| Instructor | $56,954 (65) | $58,587 (42) | $53,971 (23) |
| Lecturer | $54,794 (128) | $57,767 (58) | $52,331 (70) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 531 | 331 | 200 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 390 | 249 | 141 |
| Baseball | 24 | 24 | - |
| Basketball | 27 | 12 | 15 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 242 | 140 | 102 |
| Football | 66 | 66 | - |
| Soccer | 53 | 25 | 28 |
| Softball | 16 | - | 16 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 48 | 28 | 20 |
| Tennis | 21 | 12 | 9 |
| Volleyball | 10 | - | 10 |
| Wrestling | 24 | 24 | - |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $42,021 | $34,511 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $13,650 | $11,808 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 67 | 38 | 29 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 16 | 8 | 8 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 14 | 7 | 7 |
| Football | 9 | 9 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 8 | - |
| Soccer | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Tennis | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Wrestling | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 98%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 90% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 90% |
| Female | 91% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 93% |
| American Indian | 100% |
| Black | 89% |
| Asian | 94% |
| Hispanic | 85% |
| White | 90% |
| Unknown | 81% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 84% |
| 5 Years | 89% |
| 6 Years | 90% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | - | 1 |
| Drug Related | 1 | - |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 3 | 3 |
| Robbery | - | 3 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 2 |
| Burglary | 68 | 64 |
| Vehicle Theft | - | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 2 | 1 |
| Burglary | - | 5 |
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