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PRIVATE NON-PROFIT · GRADUATE

University of Chicago

📍 Chicago, Illinois🏛️ Urban Setting👥 7,569 Undergrads🔗 www.uchicago.edu

Overview

University of Chicago is an medium private non-profit research university in Chicago, Illinois. It enrolls about 7,569 undergraduate students with an acceptance rate of 4%. Graduates earn a median of $91,885 ten years after entry.

Quick Stats

Acceptance Rate

Very Selective

SAT Avg

1,554

740–780

Net Price

$14,860

After avg. aid

Grad Rate (6yr)

96%

Retention

99%

First-year, FT

Median Earnings

$91,885

10 yrs after entry

Admissions

Very Selective

Acceptance Rate

4.5%

SAT Average

1,554

ACT Composite

34–35

Test Policy

Considered but not required

SAT Score Range (Middle 50%)

EBRW (Reading & Writing)

200740 – 780 (mid 50%)800

Math

200770 – 800 (mid 50%)800

ACT Score Range (Middle 50%)

Composite

134 – 35 (mid 50%)36

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$70,662

Annual + fees

Out-of-State

$70,662

Annual + fees

Cost of Attendance

$90,360

Total annual

Avg. Net Price

$14,860

After aid

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Avg. Net Price
$0 – $30,000	-$1,264
$30,001 – $48,000	$914
$48,001 – $75,000	$226
$75,001 – $110,000	$12,602
$110,001 +	$48,524

Financial Aid Snapshot

% with federal loans

4.7%

Academics & Programs

University of Chicago offers programs across 20 fields. Top by degrees awarded:

Social Sciences

37.6%

Biological & Biomedical Sciences

9.8%

Computer & Information Sciences

9.2%

Mathematics & Statistics

8.4%

Physical Sciences

7.0%

Psychology

3.8%

Public Administration & Social Services

3.7%

English Language & Literature

3.1%

Outcomes

6-Year Grad Rate

96%

On-Time (4yr)

87%

Retention (FT)

99%

% Earning >$25K

86%

10 yrs after entry

Median Earnings After Entry

6 years

$80,870

8 years

$87,164

10 years

$91,885

Graduation Rate by Race

Asian

96.9%

White

96.5%

Hispanic

Diversity

Race & Ethnicity

White

29.5%

Black or African American

6.9%

Asian

19.3%

Hispanic / Latino

16.9%

Two or more races

7.0%

International

17.6%

Gender

Women

45.8%

Men

54.2%

Background

Frequently Asked Questions

Is University of Chicago hard to get into?

Very Selective — the acceptance rate is 4%. Admitted students average an SAT of 1554.

How much does University of Chicago cost?

In-state tuition is $70,662, and out-of-state is $70,662. Average net price after financial aid is $14,860.

What is University of Chicago known for?

Most popular programs include Social Sciences, Biological & Biomedical Sciences, Computer & Information Sciences.

What's the graduation rate at University of Chicago?

The 6-year graduation rate is 96%, and 99% of first-year, full-time students return for their second year.

Data source: U.S. Department of Education.