University of Chicago

Chicago, IL • private • DIII | University Athletic Association
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Overview

Institution Type
private
Campus Setting
Urban (City: Large )
Student Population
Undergrad: 8,949 • Total: 21,145
Academic Calendar
Quarter
Address
5801 South Ellis Avenue
Chicago, IL
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Website
Region
Midwest
Carnegie Classification
R1: Doctoral Universities – Very High Research Activity

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 4,740 (53.0%) • Female: 4,209 (47.0%)
Race/Ethnicity Distribution
Asian 1,531 17.1%
Black/African American 549 6.1%
Hispanic/Latino 1,370 15.3%
White 2,406 26.9%
Two or More Races 547 6.1%
International 1,785 19.9%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
4.8%
1,849 admitted from 38,631 applicants
Standardized Testing Policy
āœ“ Test Optional
SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)
Reading: 740-770
Math: 770-800
Total: 1510-1570
ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)
34-35
Application Types Offered
EA ED I ED II RD
Application Requirements
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Application Fee
$90
Financial Aid Forms
FAFSA only
Deadlines
EA: 11/03/2025
ED I: 11/03/2025
ED II: 01/05/2026
RD: 01/05/2026

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
94.5%
4-Year Graduation Rate
86.1%
Freshman Retention Rate
99.0%
Student-Faculty Ratio
3.2:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
$85,422
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
Tuition: $63,801
Room & Board
$19,221
Books & Supplies
$2,400
Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)
$0-30,000 $-1,428
$30,001-48,000 $-294
$48,001-75,000 $770
$75,001-110,000 $12,816
$110,001+ $54,800
Students Receiving Pell Grants
51%
Average Grant/Scholarship Aid
$27,979

šŸˆ Athletics

NCAA Division
Division III
Conference
University Athletic Association
Men's Sports (8)
Baseball Basketball Football Soccer Swimming and Diving (combined) Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Wrestling
Women's Sports (8)
Basketball Lacrosse Soccer Softball Swimming and Diving (combined) Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball
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