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University of Chicago
The University has a mission statement, formally adopted by the governing board and made public, declaring that it is an institution of higher education. Since its founding, the mission of the University of Chicago, reiterated by each president, has been to sustain at the highest level of excellence the communication of knowledge, the creation of knowledge, and the fostering of a dynamic community of scholars and students. The University's first formal statement of mission appears in its Articles of Incorporation, initially adopted in 1890 and most recently ammended in 1944.
General Information
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Contact Information 5801 S Ellis Ave, Chicago, IL 60637 WWW.UCHICAGO.EDU questions@phoenix.uchicago.edu |
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| Degrees Offered
Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Doctor's Degree First-professional Degree | Type of Institution Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above |
| Certificates Offered n/a | Carnegie Classification Research Universities (very high research activity) |
| Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army, Air Force) Teacher certification Study abroad | Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Stafford Loan) or scholarships. Students will not be eligible for federal aid without completing the FAFSA Financial Aid Application. University of Chicago FAFSA School Code |
| Credit Accepted Advanced placement (AP) credits | Religious Affiliation Not applicable |
| Student Population 14,332 (4,846 undergraduate) | Campus Setting City: Large |
| Undergraduate Student Age 96% under 25, 1% over 25 | Campus Housing Yes |
Admissions Information
| Undergraduate Application Fee (2006-2007) Click here to apply online | $60 |
| UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS: FALL 2006 | |||
| TOTAL | MEN | WOMEN | |
| Number of applicants | 9,016 | 4,488 | 4,528 |
| Percent admitted | 40 | 39 | 41 |
| Percent admitted who enrolled Full-time | 33 | 34 | 32 |
| Percent admitted who enrolled Part-time | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ADMISSIONS CONSIDERATIONS | ||
| REQUIRED | RECOMMENDED | |
| Secondary school GPA | X | |
| Secondary school rank | X | |
| Secondary school record | X | |
| Recommendations | X | |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) | X | |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language) | X | |
| TEST SCORES: FALL 2006 (ENROLLED FIRST-TIME STUDENTS) | ||
| STUDENTS SUBMITTING SCORES | NUMBER | PERCENT |
| SAT | 1047 | 87 |
| ACT | 445 | 37 |
| TEST SCORES | 25TH PERCENTILE* | 75TH PERCENTILE** |
| SAT Critical Reading | 690 | 780 |
| SAT Math | 680 | 780 |
| ACT Composite | 29 | 33 |
| ACT English | 29 | 34 |
| ACT Math | 29 | 34 |
| * 25% of students scored at or below ** 25% of students scored above Data applies to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students. Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission. | ||
Student Expenses
| UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC YEAR PRICES | |||
| DETAILED EXPENSES | 2006-2007 | 2005-2006 | 2004-2005 |
| Tuition and fees | |||
| In-State | $34,005 | $32,265 | $30,729 |
| Out-of-State | $34,005 | $32,265 | $30,729 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $950 | $850 |
| Living Arrangement | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $10,608 | $10,104 | $9,623 |
| Other | $1,827 | $1,736 | $1,472 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | |||
| Other | |||
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other | |||
| TOTAL EXPENSES | 2006-2007 | 2005-2006 | 2004-2005 |
| In-State | |||
| On Campus | $47,440 | $45,055 | $42,674 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Off Campus with Family | $36,114 | ||
| Out-Of-State | |||
| On Campus | $47,440 | $45,055 | $42,674 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Off Campus with Family | $36,114 | ||
| All student expenses data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students. | |||
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