SHIMER COLLEGE
- 3424 South State Street
- Chicago, IL 60616
- OPEID College Code: 00175600
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- General Phone: (312) 235-3500
- Dean of the College: David Shiner
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Bachelor's
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 104
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Shimer College - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Website
- www.shimer.edu
- Mission Statement
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Accreditation
- North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges--Arts & Sciences
- Undergraduate Classification Arts & Sciences Focus, No Graduate Coexistence
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Four-Year
- Size Classification Very Small Four-Year, Primarily Residential
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- Admission Fees
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00
- College Credits Accepted
None Available
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
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 Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 96%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 77% | 31% | 19% | 96% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $6,200 | $4,288 | $5,068 | $7,077 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 12.5% | 24.3% | 15.7% |
| Number in Default | 4 | 9 | 9 |
| Number in Repayment | 32 | 37 | 57 |
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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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $26,905 | $25,995 | $24,890 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $26,905 | $25,995 | $24,890 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $26,905 | $25,995 | $24,890 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 | $800 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $12,000 | $9,964 | $8,618 |
| Other Expenses | $2,000 | $1,100 | $1,000 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $12,000 | $9,964 | $8,618 |
| Other Expenses | $2,000 | $1,100 | $1,000 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,000 | $1,100 | $4,500 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $41,705 | $37,859 | $35,308 |
| In-State | $41,705 | $37,859 | $35,308 |
| Out of State | $41,705 | $37,859 | $35,308 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $41,705 | $37,859 | $35,308 |
| In-State | $41,705 | $37,859 | $35,308 |
| Out of State | $41,705 | $37,859 | $35,308 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $29,705 | $31,295 | $30,190 |
| In-State | $29,705 | $31,295 | $30,190 |
| Out of State | $29,705 | $31,295 | $30,190 |
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.
| Bachelor | |
|---|---|
| Interdisciplinary Studies | |
| Natural Sciences Degree | 1 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences | |
| Liberal Arts Degree | 1 |
| Humanistic Studies Degree | 13 |
| Social Sciences | |
| Social Sciences Degree | 3 |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 104 Undergraduate: 104
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 53 Female: 51
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 53 Female: 51
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 91 Part-Time: 13
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 91 Part-Time: 13
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | - | - |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | - | - |
| White | - | - |
| Unknown | - | - |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 3 | 3% |
| Ages 18-19 | 41 | 39% |
| Ages 20-21 | 20 | 19% |
| Ages 22-24 | 9 | 9% |
| Ages 25-29 | 16 | 15% |
| Ages 30-34 | 7 | 7% |
| Ages 35-39 | 3 | 3% |
| Ages 40-49 | 1 | 1% |
| Ages 50-65 | 4 | 4% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 28 | 23 | 5 |
| Faculty Status | 11 | 9 | 2 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 12 | 9 | 3 |
| Primarily Instruction | 11 | 9 | 2 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 4 | 4 | - |
| Other Professionals | 11 | 9 | 2 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 1 | 1 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $45,889 (9) | $46,600 (5) | $45,000 (4) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $45,889 (9) | $46,600 (5) | $45,000 (4) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 73%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 100%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 28% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 27% |
| Female | 29% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | - |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 1 | - |
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 2 | - |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Robbery | - | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | 1 |
| Burglary | 10 | 5 |
| On Campus | ||
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Aggravated Assault | 3 | 2 |
| Burglary | 32 | 23 |
| Vehicle Theft | 1 | 3 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
