College statistics
- Address:
- 5801 S Ellis Ave
Chicago, IL
60637 - Sector Group:
- Private Not-for-Profit 4-Year or Above
- Official Website:
- www.uchicago.edu/
- Setting:
- City
- Annual In-State Tuition:
- $67,446
- Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
- $67,446
- Room and Board:
- $20,109
- Acceptance Rate:
- 4.8%
- Endowment (End of Year):
- $9,124,340,657
- Research Activity Tier:
- Research 1: Very High Spending and Doctorate Production
- Economic Mobility Index:
- Lower Access, Higher Earnings
- Primary Undergraduate Major:
- Social Sciences
The University of Chicago, located in Chicago, Illinois, is a private research university classified as Research 1 for very high spending and doctorate production. It serves approximately 18,339 students across undergraduate and graduate programs, with social sciences as the primary undergraduate focus.
Annual tuition is $67,446, and the total cost of attendance is $87,555 including room and board. The university's 4.8% acceptance rate reflects highly selective admissions; admitted students typically score in the 75th percentile at 770 on the SAT Reading section, 800 on SAT Math, and 35 on the ACT Composite. Because of Chicago's substantial endowment and financial aid resources, many students receive aid packages that reduce their actual cost significantly below the published rate.
This school is best suited for students seeking rigorous, research-intensive undergraduate education and preparing for advanced study or research careers. Prospective students should explore the university's financial aid options and specific program offerings at www.uchicago.edu/.