University of Chicago

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Quarter

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	4,584
Student to faculty ratio	5 to 1
Acceptance rate	6%
Students retention rate	99%
On-time graduation rate	96%

Located in Chicago, Illinois, UChicago is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. UChicago operates on a quarter-based calendar system, dividing the academic year into four terms.

The acceptance rate at UChicago is 6%, indicating that the institution is quite selective in its admissions process. This can be seen as a positive aspect for those seeking a competitive and academically rigorous environment.

University of Chicago is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 5-to-1, UChicago emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

UChicago boasts an impressive student retention rate of 99% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 70% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
Freshman students are required to live on campus
Website

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

6.5%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$62,241

Cost of attendance at University of Chicago in 2022 for students from Illinois.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average	$13,029
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$62,241

Cost of attendance at University of Chicago in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average	$19,104
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 52 of freshman students at University of Chicago received on average $48,412 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$48,412

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	258	14%	$5,251	$1,354,668
Other Federal Grant	533	29%	$4,953	$2,639,827
State Grant/Scholarships	39	2%	$5,340	$208,260
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	956	52%	$45,686	$43,676,209
Total Grant & Scholarships	961	52%	$48,412	$46,524,296

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of Chicago students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of Chicago students is 95.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 96.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 95.8%.

95.9%

asian 97.0% 292 students
African American 89.0% 73 students
white 96.6% 626 students
unknown 92.9% 26 students
hispanic 94.7% 195 students
International Students 96.4% 190 students
Mixed Race 98.6% 70 students

Sport Conferences

Football Midwest Conference
Baseball Midwest Conference
Basketball University Athletic Association
Track and Cross Country University Athletic Association

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

University of Chicago provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of Chicago offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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