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University of Chicago

Chicago, Illinois 60637

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Among the most selective in the Northeast — top graduate earnings

University of Chicago is a private urban institution in Chicago, Illinois. Admission is competitive, with an average SAT of 1554.

A mid-sized campus of 7.5K undergraduates with a 5:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

95% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $91,885 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $18,967.

Established
1890
Motto
Crescat scientia; vita excolatur
Mascot
Phil the Phoenix
Type
Private research university
Conference
NCAA Division III as members of the University Athletic Association (UAA)
Division
Division III

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5%Acceptance
1554SAT Avg
7,540Students
5:1Student:Faculty
95%Grad Rate
$91,885Earnings 10yr
$18,967Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of Chicago Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate4.8%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1554

Reading & WritingMid: 760
740770
MathMid: 785
770800

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 34
3435

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

4.8%

Trend

SAT Avg

1554

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$66,939
Room & Board$19,221
Books & Supplies$1,800
Total Cost of Attendance$86,856
Average Net Price$18,967
Median Debt at Graduation$15,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$159

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K-$1,428
$30–48K-$294
$48–75K$770
$75–110K$12,816
$110K+$54,800

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$18,967

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

94.9%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$13,368

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

57

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (192)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
7,540
Gender Split
47% / 53%
Women / Men
First Generation
20%
Pell Grant Recipients
14%

Race & Ethnicity

White 31%
Black 7%
Hispanic 17%
Asian 20%
Two+ 7%
Int'l 16%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate94.9%
Freshman Retention99.4%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$80,870
8 Years$87,164
10 Years$91,885

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$86,400
Men
$121,700

Rankings

U.S. News
#6
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#54

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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