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 (2012):
- Percent of Applicants Admitted: 13%
- What Are Your Chances? (from Cappex.com)
- Chicago GPA and Test Score Graph
- Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
- SAT Critical Reading: 700 / 780
- SAT Math: 700 / 790
- SAT Writing: - / -
- ACT Composite: 31 / 34
- ACT English: 32 / 35
- ACT Math: 30 / 35
- ACT Writing: - / -
Enrollment (2011):
- Total Enrollment: 14,979 (5,402 undergraduates)
- Gender Breakdown: 52% Male / 48% Female
- 98% Full-time
Costs (2012 - 13):
- Tuition and Fees: $45,609
- Books: $1,350 (why so much?)
- Room and Board: $13,137
- Other Expenses: $2,329
- Total Cost: $62,425
University of Chicago Financial Aid (2010 - 11):
- Percentage of Students Receiving Aid: 70%
- Percentage of Students Receiving Types of Aid
- Grants: 60%
- Loans: 34%
- Average Amount of Aid
- Grants: $27,666
- Loans: $6,401
Scholarships for the University of Chicago (powered by Cappex.com)
Most Popular Majors:
Biology, Economics, English, History, Mathematics, Political Science
Retention and Graduation Rates:
- First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 99%
- 4-Year Graduation Rate: 86%
- 6-Year Graduation Rate: 92%
Data Source:
National Center for Educational Statistics
