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Shimer College

Overview of Shimer College

Students attend Shimer College in Chicago, IL, a large city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Shimer College degrees go up to the Bachelor's degree.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in science and liberal arts.

Shimer College Selectivity

Applicants to Shimer College appreciate its open admissions policy.

Faculty

The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.

Student Body

There are 76 students at Shimer College (as of 2007-2008).

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Shimer College

Shimer College
3424 South State Street
Chicago, IL 60616
General Phone: (312) 235-3500
http://www.shimer.edu

Shimer College Programs and Degrees (2008-2009)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts17humanities, social services, liberal arts and sciences
Science1natural sciences

Number of programs and degrees for Shimer College in 2008-2009:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree184

Student Body

In 2007-2008, Shimer College had a total enrollment of 76 students (62 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
(Foreign Students)100%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 184%
18-1920%
20-2114%
22-2421%
25-2922%
30-344%
35-393%
40-494%
50-648%

Shimer College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time50 %

Shimer College Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Chicago, Illinois for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Illinois Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Shimer College Expenses and Financial Aid (2008-2009)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 24,795
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 24,795
Books and supplies$ 1,500

Financial Aid:
Shimer College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 175600)

Shimer College Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track63

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankacademic year6$39,0003$38,967
All faculty totalacademic year6$39,0003$38,967

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Shimer College Degree Programs (2007)

LIBERAL ARTS
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Social Sciences, General

SCIENCE
Natural Sciences

Shimer College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Shimer College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in liberal arts
(vs. all colleges)
Top 2%Shimer College % of degrees in liberal arts
% of degrees in science
(vs. all colleges)
Top 4%Shimer College % of degrees in science
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 5%Shimer College Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%Shimer College Male % of student body
Salaries of full-time faculty
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 20%Shimer College Salaries of full-time faculty
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library

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