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Shimer College
- 3424 South State Street
- Chicago, IL 60616
- OPEID College Code: 00175600
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- General Phone: (312) 235-3500
- Interim President: Ronald Champaign Ph.d.
- Website: www.shimer.edu
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Bachelor's Degree
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 76
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- 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
- Admission Fees N/A
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00
- College Credits Accepted
None Available
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 100%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 100% | 67% | 67% | 100% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $5,958 | $3,750 | $4,192 | $11,000 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 15.7% | 2.2% | 11.1% |
| Number in Default | 9 | 1 | 4 |
| Number in Repayment | 57 | 44 | 36 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $24,890 | $21,745 | $19,250 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $24,890 | $21,745 | $19,250 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,500 | $6,000 | $5,800 |
| Other Expenses | $4,500 | $4,000 | $4,000 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $4,500 | $4,000 | $3,750 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $26,390 | $23,245 | $20,750 |
| Out of State | $26,390 | $23,245 | $20,750 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $37,390 | $33,245 | $30,550 |
| Out of State | $37,390 | $33,245 | $30,550 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $30,890 | $27,245 | $24,500 |
| Out of State | $30,890 | $27,245 | $24,500 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
| Bachelor | |
|---|---|
| Interdisciplinary Studies | |
| Natural Sciences | 3 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences | |
| Humanities, Humanistic Studies | 9 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Liberal Studies | 3 |
| Social Sciences | |
| Social Sciences | 2 |
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 76 Undergraduate: 76
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 45 Female: 31
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 45 Female: 31
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 49 Part-Time: 27
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 49 Part-Time: 27
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 3 | 4% |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 9 | 12% |
| Asian | 3 | 4% |
| Hispanic | 2 | 3% |
| White | 59 | 78% |
| Unknown | - | - |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 3 | 4% |
| Ages 18-19 | 15 | 20% |
| Ages 20-21 | 11 | 14% |
| Ages 22-24 | 16 | 21% |
| Ages 25-29 | 17 | 22% |
| Ages 30-34 | 3 | 4% |
| Ages 35-39 | 2 | 3% |
| Ages 40-49 | 3 | 4% |
| Ages 50-65 | 6 | 8% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 26 | 18 | 8 |
| Faculty Status | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Primarily Instruction | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 5 | 5 | - |
| Other Professionals | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 3 | 3 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $42,468 (4) | $43,141 (3) | $40,450 (1) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $53,778 (2) | $53,778 (2) | - (-) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $42,979 (6) | $43,485 (5) | $40,450 (1) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 50%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 40% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 20% |
| Female | 60% |
| By Race | |
| White | 40% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Robbery | 4 | - |
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | - |
| Burglary | 23 | 43 |
| Vehicle Theft | 3 | - |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 | - |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 5 | 10 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
