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University of Chicago
Chicago, ILPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Extremely Selective • 4% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
University of Chicago is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Chicago, IL. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 7.6K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 4%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
7.6K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
4% (Extremely Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading740 - 780
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math770 - 800
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite34 - 35
1typical 50% range36
4%
Acceptance Rate
Extremely Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Social Sciences40% of degrees
Biological Sciences10% of degrees
Engineering3% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Law.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $279,203
Earnings 5yr: $308,354
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $243,256
Earnings 5yr: $231,911
Debt: N/A
Computer Programming.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $179,964
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $178,068
Earnings 5yr: $227,147
Debt: N/A
Mathematics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $172,826
Earnings 5yr: $146,679
Debt: $12,000
Computer Science.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $169,765
Earnings 5yr: $151,585
Debt: N/A
Statistics.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $161,842
Earnings 5yr: $171,616
Debt: N/A
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $159,578
Earnings 5yr: $157,181
Debt: $13,197
Statistics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $130,189
Earnings 5yr: $147,558
Debt: N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $128,337
Earnings 5yr: $101,305
Debt: N/A
Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $126,821
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Public Policy Analysis.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $112,727
Earnings 5yr: $118,011
Debt: N/A
Medicine.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $101,675
Earnings 5yr: $143,277
Debt: N/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $96,510
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Public Policy Analysis.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $94,237
Earnings 5yr: $99,986
Debt: $17,492
Political Science and Government.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $87,869
Earnings 5yr: $88,531
Debt: $18,500
Theological and Ministerial Studies.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $83,657
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
International Relations and National Security Studies.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $83,492
Earnings 5yr: $104,862
Debt: N/A
English Language and Literature, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $78,169
Earnings 5yr: $54,643
Debt: N/A
Social Sciences, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,690
Earnings 5yr: $69,143
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$14,860
In-State Tuition$70,662
Out-of-State Tuition$70,662
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
15%
Pell Grants
5%
Take Loans
87%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$80,870
+14% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$91,885
Completion Signals
96%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
99%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$13,368
Est. Monthly Payment
$144/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
54%
Men46%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 54% men and 46% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
20%
Part-Time Share
0%
Avg Family Income
$100,617
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