Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Chicago, Illinois |
| Online | uchicago.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large City |
| Size | Large |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
The University of Chicago, established in 1890, is located in the Hyde Park neighborhood on Chicago's South Side, approximately seven miles from downtown. The campus spans 217 acres along Lake Michigan and features predominantly Gothic-style architecture, including the distinctive Rockefeller Chapel and Harper Library. As a highly selective private research institution, UChicago operates on a quarter system and is known for its rigorous Core Curriculum, influential economics department, and pioneering work in physics and molecular engineering. The university maintains a residential house system where students live in communities of 60-100 members, and most undergraduates are required to live on campus for their first two years. The institution's academic structure includes the undergraduate College, four graduate divisions, seven professional schools, and hosts several research institutes including the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
UChicago is rated within the top 2% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 10 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for University of Chicago within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#7 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#7 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#1 in Best Colleges in Illinois
#1 in Best Private Colleges in Illinois
#47 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#2 in Best Value Colleges in Illinois
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1500/1580 |
| ACT | 34/35 |
| Estimated GPA | 3.95 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Extreme |
| Application Fee | $75 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,800 |
| Other Fees | $3,081 |
| Room and Board | $18,396 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,400 |
| Total One Year Cost | $86,856 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 38% |
| Biology | 11% |
| Mathematics | 7% |
| Physical Sciences | 7% |
| Foreign Languages | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=144050 IPEDS survey data for University of Chicago.
Current students may use the University of Chicago GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2024