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
5%Acceptance
1554SAT Avg
7,540Students
5:1Student:Faculty
95%Grad Rate
$91,885Earnings 10yr
$18,967Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate4.8%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1554
Reading & WritingMid: 760
740770
MathMid: 785
770800
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 34
3435
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
Programs (192)
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
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Maroons
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History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia