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):
- Percent of Applicants Admitted: 28%
- Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
- SAT Critical Reading: 660 / 770
- SAT Math: 650 / 760
- SAT Writing: - / -
- ACT Composite: 28 / 33
- ACT English: 29 / 35
- ACT Math: 28 / 34
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
