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University of Chicago - SAT Scores, Costs and Admissions Data

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University of Chicago Description:

Located in Hyde Park, about 7 miles from downtown Chicago, the University of Chicago is one of the top-ranking universities in the U.S. Although the school has almost twice as many graduate students as undergrads, the undergraduate programs are highly respected and a significant majority of students go on to graduate school. Social sciences, sciences, and humanities are all strong. The university can boast of a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa and membership in the Association of American Universities. First-year students at the University of Chicago reside in one of 38 "houses" which serve as the center of student life.

Admissions Data (2008):

Enrollment (2007):

  • Total Enrollment: 14,538 (4,926 undergraduates)
  • Gender Breakdown: 50.1% Male / 49.9% Female
  • 98.6% Full-time

Costs (2008 - 09):

  • Tuition and Fees: $38,492
  • Books: $1,100
  • Room and Board: $11,697
  • Other Expenses: $2,021
  • Total Cost: $53,310

University of Chicago Financial Aid (2006 - 07):

  • Percentage of Students Receiving Aid: 63%
  • Percentage of Students Receiving Types of Aid
    • Federal Grants: 12%
    • State / Local Grants: 7%
    • Institutional Grants: 59%
    • Loans: 42%
  • Average Amount of Aid
    • Federal Grants: $6,721
    • State / Local Grants: $4,190
    • Institutional Grants: $19,926
    • Loans: $4,084

Most Popular Majors:

Biology, Economics, English, History, Mathematics, Political Science

Data Source:

National Center for Educational Statistics

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