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 (2011):
- Percent of Applicants Admitted: 16%
- What Are Your Chances? (from Cappex.com)
- Chicago GPA and Test Score Graph
- Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
- SAT Critical Reading: 700 / 790
- SAT Math: 700 / 780
- SAT Writing: - / -
- ACT Composite: 31 / 34
- ACT English: 31 / 35
- ACT Math: 30 / 35
- ACT Writing: - / -
Enrollment (2010):
- Total Enrollment: 15,152 (5,270 undergraduates)
- Gender Breakdown: 51% Male / 49% Female
- 99% Full-time
Costs (2011 - 12):
- Tuition and Fees: $43,780
- Books: $1,300 (why so much?)
- Room and Board: $12,633
- Other Expenses: $2,237
- Total Cost: $59,950
University of Chicago Financial Aid (2009 - 10):
- Percentage of Students Receiving Aid: 72%
- Percentage of Students Receiving Types of Aid
- Grants: 59%
- Loans: 38%
- Average Amount of Aid
- Grants: $30,874
- Loans: $6,440
Most Popular Majors:
Biology, Economics, English, History, Mathematics, Political Science
Retention and Graduation Rates:
- First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 98%
- 4-Year Graduation Rate: 86%
- 6-Year Graduation Rate: 92%
Data Source:
National Center for Educational Statistics
