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University of Chicago was established in 1891 as a private coeducational university. It was initially conceived as a combination of the German research university and the American liberal arts college. Regarded as one of the foremost universities in the world, University of Chicago boasts of an affiliation with 82 Nobel Prize laureates. There are more than 4,000 undergraduates and over 9,000 postgraduate students enrolled at this university. The campus is urban and is built on 211 acres of land.
The main campus of the University of Chicago is the Hyde Park campus. It also has a number of satellite campuses. The university’s Graduate School of Business has campuses in London, Singapore, and downtown Chicago while various undergraduate and graduate study programs are conducted at the Paris Center, on the left bank of the River Seine in Paris.
The athletics teams of University of Chicago are nicknamed the Maroons. The mascot is named Phoenix. The team colors are maroon and white. Among the prominent athletic teams at the university are the football, swimming, and track teams.
The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. University Of Chicago is known for its programs in science, mathematics, business and management, family and social work, and liberal arts.
Admission at the school is selective, not open to all who apply. Getting into University Of Chicago is challenging; it only admitted 28% of those who applied in 2007-2008. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 660. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 650 and 760.
University Of Chicago maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at University Of Chicago is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
In 2007-2008, the school had 14,538 students enrolled (12,026 full-time equivalent).
University Of Chicago values student athletics, and belongs to the University Athletic Association.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The University has a mission statement, formally adopted by the governing board and made public, declaring that it is an institution of higher education.
Since its founding, the mission of the University of Chicago, reiterated by each president, has been to sustain at the highest level of excellence the communication of knowledge, the creation of knowledge, and the fostering of a dynamic community of scholars and students.
The University's first formal statement of mission appears in its Articles of Incorporation, initially adopted in 1890 and most recently ammended in 1944."
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Chicago
5801 S Ellis Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
General Phone: (773) 702-1234
http://WWW.UCHICAGO.EDU
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 1,432 | economics, social services, humanities, history, political science, international relations, English, anthropology, ... |
| Business and Management | 1,357 | business management, business, international business |
| Family and Social Work | 379 | social service professions, public policy analysis, social work |
| Science | 371 | biology, physics, chemistry, chemistry courses, geophysics, developmental biology and embryology, genetics, molecular biochemistry, ... |
| Law | 267 | law, legal research, advanced legal research |
| Mathematics | 179 | mathematics, applied mathematics courses, statistics |
| Religion and Philosophy | 144 | theology, philosophy, ministry, Jewish studies |
| Therapy and Counseling | 108 | psychology, counseling psychology |
| Medicine | 105 | medicine, public health courses, neuroscience |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 54 | computer science |
| Fine Arts | 37 | art history and criticism |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 22 | film studies |
| Music | 19 | music |
| Design | 9 | design and visual communication |
| Education and Teaching | 9 | education |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 8 | environmental studies |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 1 | nutrition sciences |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 1 | various performing arts |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of Chicago in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 2,599 | 53 |
| Bachelor's degree | 1,185 | 46 |
| Doctor's degree | 395 | 52 |
| First-professional degree | 323 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, University Of Chicago had a total enrollment of 14,538 students (12,026 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 50% |
| Women | 50% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 30% |
| Graduate | 63% |
| First Professional | 7% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 46% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 11% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 15% |
| (Foreign Students) | 18% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 16% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 28% |
| 30-34 | 15% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 20% |
| (International Students) | 11% |
| New York | 9% |
| California | 8% |
| Massachusetts | 4% |
| Pennsylvania | 4% |
| Ohio | 4% |
| Texas | 3% |
| New Jersey | 3% |
| Florida | 3% |
| Michigan | 3% |
| Minnesota | 2% |
| Maryland | 2% |
| Washington | 2% |
| Missouri | 2% |
| Wisconsin | 2% |
| Indiana | 2% |
| Virginia | 2% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Iowa | 1% |
| Washington, DC | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| Oklahoma | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 98 % |
University Of Chicago offers campus housing for 2,686 of its 12,026 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(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.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 12,376 | 3,454 | 28% | 1,307 | 38% |
| Men | 5,883 | 1,692 | 29% | 647 | 38% |
| Women | 6,493 | 1,762 | 27% | 660 | 37% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 660 | 770 |
| SAT Math | 650 | 760 |
| ACT Verbal | 29 | 35 |
| ACT Math | 28 | 34 |
| ACT Composite | 28 | 33 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 79% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 50% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 38,492 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 38,492 |
| Room and board | $ 11,697 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,100 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,021 |
Financial Aid:
University Of Chicago participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 177400)
University Of Chicago has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 567 | 157 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 255 | 135 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 655 | 391 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 53 | $170,462 | 9 | $184,489 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 28 | $116,127 | 13 | $114,907 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 19 | $93,593 | 5 | $99,732 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 10 | $63,831 | 7 | $85,446 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 111 | $132,907 | 34 | $125,029 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 339 | $189,874 | 68 | $162,886 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 93 | $116,365 | 48 | $98,605 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 129 | $106,067 | 74 | $89,614 |
| Instructor | academic year | 42 | $58,854 | 21 | $53,176 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 48 | $62,824 | 67 | $53,811 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 651 | $144,945 | 278 | $97,708 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | University Athletic Association |
| Basketball | University Athletic Association |
| Baseball | University Athletic Association |
| Track | University Athletic Association |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Visual and Performing Arts, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
Public Policy Analysis
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
LAW
Advanced Legal Research/Studies, Gen (LLM, MCL, MLI, MSL, JSD/SJD)
Law (LLB, JD)
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
African Studies
Ancient Near Eastern/Biblical Languages, Lit & Linguistics
Anthropology
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, Other
Comparative Literature
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other
General Studies
Geography
German Language and Literature
History and Philosophy of Science and Technology
History, General
History, Other
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International Relations and Affairs
Latin American Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Linguistics
Medieval and Renaissance Studies
Middle/Near Eastern/Semitic Languages, Lit & Linguistics, Other
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Near and Middle Eastern Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
Russian Studies
Slavic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
Social Sciences, General
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
South Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics, Other
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
MEDICINE
Medicine (MD)
Neuroscience
Public Health, Other
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Nutrition Sciences
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Film/Cinema Studies
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Jewish/Judaic Studies
Philosophy
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Astronomy
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biophysics
Chemistry, General
Chemistry, Other
Developmental Biology and Embryology
Ecology
Evolutionary Biology
Genetics, General
Geophysics and Seismology
Human/Medical Genetics
Immunology
Microbiology, General
Molecular Biochemistry
Molecular Genetics
Molecular Physiology
Neurobiology and Neurophysiology
Oncology and Cancer Biology
Pathology/Experimental Pathology
Physical Sciences
Physics, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets University Of Chicago Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 6% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Minority % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) NCAA athletic conference member
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