
University of Chicago is a nonprofit private institution located in Chicago, IL and provides a large number of program options for students. Approximately fifteen thousand students enroll at University of Chicago yearly.
Here is a list of some of the popular programs University of Chicago offers:
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Social Sciences
- Public Administration And Social Services
- Legal Professions And Studies
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, student records, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions officials. Very common standardized test scores among applicants admitted to this school are within the range of 31 - 34 on the ACT, or 1400 - 1570 for the SAT exam. Competition for admissions among applicants is high, given that only 20% of students who applied are accepted to the school. More information regarding admissions can be found here.
The cost of tuition is around $47,000, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to use the school's tuition calculator to better estimate their cost of attending this school. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the necessary requirements.
The mascot for University of Chicago is the "Maroons", and they participate in intercollegiate athletics through the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered may include but not limited to:
- Baseball (NCAA Division III)
- Basketball (NCAA Division III)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
- Football (NCAA Division III)
- Soccer (NCAA Division III)
Students may visit the school's http://www.uchicago.edu to view additional information.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give you an idea of the candidates University of Chicago accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
University of Chicago has a total student population of about 15,000, with undergraduate students making up about 38% of the total student population and graduate students making up the rest.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Tuition is estimated to be around $54,000 per year for in-state and nonresident students
- The estimated tuition for part time students is around $1,600 to $2,000 per unit
- Room and board is estimated to cost around $18,000
Financial Aid Details
The information below lists the financial aid types students are receiving. Also shown are the percent of students receiving aid and the average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 68% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 61% | $34,465 |
Receiving Student Loans | 22% | $5,903 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, University of Chicago may provide services like those listed below:- Academic counseling for students
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Assistance to find work
Graduation Rates
With a very high graduation rate of around 93%, University of Chicago is among the most successful schools in the area.
Number of Year to Graduate | Percent of Entering Class |
---|---|
Students Graduating in 4 Years | 88% |
Graduating in 5 Years | 3% |
Graduating in 6 Years | 1% |
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Law Program
- * Accredited by the American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar (since 1923)
- Medical (M.D.) Program
- * Accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (since 1942)
- Theology (Ministry) Program
- * Accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools (since 1938)
Intercollegiate Athletics
University of Chicago is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division III (with football) classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Independent Great Lakes Region)
- Basketball (University Athletic Association)
- Track and Field (University Athletic Association)
- Football (University Athletic Association)
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and Diving
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.

Get more information about the programs offered by University of Chicago by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B, M)
- Neurobiology and Anatomy (D, M)
- Biophysics (D, M)
- Evolutionary Biology (D, M)
- Immunology (D)
- Ecology (D, M)
- Anatomy (D, M)
- Molecular Biochemistry (D, M)
- Genetics (D)
- Pathology, Experimental Pathology (D, M)
- Oncology and Cancer Biology (D, M)
- Molecular Genetics (D, M)
- Human Genetics (D, M)
- Neuroscience (D)
- Developmental Biology and Embryology (D)
- Microbiology (D)
- Molecular Physiology
Business and Marketing Studies
- Business Administration (M)
- Commerce (D)
- International Business (M)
Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer Science (B, D, M)
Education
- Education (M)
Engineering
- Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
English Language and Literature
- English (B, D, M)
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
- Near and Middle Eastern Studies (M)
- Ethnic and Cultural Minority Studies (B)
- Latin American Studies (B, M)
- African Studies (B)
- Russian Studies (B)
Foreign Languages and Literature
- Linguistics (B, D, M)
- Middle Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures and Linguistics (B, D, M)
- Comparative Literature (B, D, M)
- Classical Languages, Literatures and Linguistics (B, D, M)
- German Language and Literature (D)
- South Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics (B, D, M)
- Slavic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics (B, D, M)
- Ancient Eastern Biblical Languages, Literatures and Linguistics
Health and Clinical Professions
- Medicine (D)
History
- History (B, D, M)
- History and Philosophy of Science and Technology (B)
Interdisciplinary Studies
- Nutrition (D)
- Medieval and Renaissance Studies (B)
- Science, Technology and Society
Legal Professions and Studies
- Law (D)
- Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies (M)
- Advanced Legal Research (D)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Humanistic Studies (B, M)
- General Studies (M)
- Liberal Arts (B)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B, D, M)
- Statistics (B, D, M)
- Financial Mathematics (M)
Natural Resources and Conservation
- Environmental Studies (B)
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Philosophy (B, D, M)
- Jewish and Judaic Studies
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry (B, D, M)
- Physics (B, D, M)
- Physical Sciences (M)
- Geophysics and Seismology (B, D, M)
- Astronomy (D, M)
Psychology
- Psychology (B)
- Counseling Psychology (B, D, M)
- Experimental Psychology (D, M)
Public Administration and Social Services
- Social Work (D, M)
- Public Policy (B, D, M)
Security and Protective Services
- Securities Services Administration and Management (M)
Social Sciences
- Economics (B, D, M)
- Social Science (B, D, M)
- Political Science (B, D, M)
- International Relations (B, M)
- Anthropology (B, D, M)
- Sociology (B, D, M)
- Geography (B)
Theology and Religious Vocations
Visual and Performing Arts
- Film Studies (B, D)
- Art History (B, D, M)
- Music (B, D, M)
- Design and Visual Communications (M)
- Directing and Theatrical Production (B)
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to University of Chicago.
- Chicago State University in Chicago, IL (5 miles away)
- Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago, IL (15 miles away)
- Indiana University - Northwest in Gary, IN (21 miles away)
- University of Wisconsin - Parkside in Kenosha, WI (61 miles away)
- Indiana University - South Bend in South Bend, IN (72 miles away)
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Data Disclaimer
Information displayed on this page has been obtained from Institution, State, and Federal data sources, including the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) Survey 2010-2016. Information should be solely used for informational purposes only and may not be accurate for the current year. Contact University of Chicago for official up-to-date information.