University of Chicago
Chicago, IL · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · City
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About University of Chicago
University of Chicago is a mid-sized, private nonprofit institution in Chicago, IL, in a city setting. It enrolls about 7,569 students. The acceptance rate is 4%. 96% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $91,885.
4%
Acceptance
$14,860
Net price
7,569
Enrollment
96%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
4%
Acceptance rate
1,554
SAT average
34
ACT midpoint
Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
$14,860
Average net price
$70,662
In-state tuition
$70,662
Out-of-state tuition
$20,109
Room & board
$1,800
Books & supplies
$90,360
Total cost of attendance
15%
Students receiving Pell grants
5%
Students with federal loans
$15,000
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
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After Graduation
$91,885
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$80,870
Median earnings (6 yrs)
96%
Graduation rate
99%
Retention rate
92%
Earn more than a HS grad
$96,069
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
7,569
Total enrollment
0%
Part-time
20
Avg. age at entry
20%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
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