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University of Chicago

#6 in Colleges with the Best Professors in America
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1,185 reviews
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    COVID-19 Update for Prospective Students and Families:

    During this time of crisis, stay safe and healthy. At UChicago, we are here to help you (virtually, via e-mail, or telephonically). Once the world returns to normal, we will offer expanded on-campus programming to make up for these lost weeks and to provide additional access to our campus for all students and families. We are all in this together!

    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Value
      A+
    3. Diversity
      A+
    4. Campus
      B+
    5. Athletics
      C+
    6. Party Scene
      B
    7. Professors
      A+
    8. Location
      B-
    9. Dorms
      A
    10. Campus Food
      B
    11. Student Life
      A
    12. Safety
      C+
    uchicago.edu
    5801 S Ellis Ave
    Chicago, IL 60637
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    About University of Chicago...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division III (with football)
    Athletic Conference
    Midwest Conference
    From University of Chicago

    A private university chartered in 1890 by John D. Rockefeller, the University of Chicago has been shaping higher education and the intellectual lives of undergraduates for more than a century. Boasting a 217-acre campus on the shores of Lake Michigan, UChicago has been home to 92 Nobel laureates, the largest number affiliated with any American university. UChicago scholars were the first to split the atom, to measure the speed of light, and to develop the field of sociology. The College is the largest academic unit of the university, which encompasses 11 graduate divisions and professional schools, including on-campus law, business, molecular engineering, and medical schools.

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    University of Chicago Rankings

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    Admissions

    Application Deadline
    January 4
    Acceptance Rate
    7%
    SAT Range
    1500-1570
    ACT Range
    33-35
    Application Fee
    $75
    SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
    High School GPA
    Considered but not required
    Accepts Common App
    Yes
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    Cost

    Net Price
    $34,719/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $43,836/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    57%
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    Academics

    Professors
    A+
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    5:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
    87%
    of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.68 responses
    68%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.82 responses
    28%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.80 responses
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Economics
      349 Graduates
    • Mathematics
      157 Graduates
    • Biology
      135 Graduates
    • Public Policy Analysis
      132 Graduates
    • Political Science and Government
      120 Graduates
    • Computer Science
      78 Graduates
    • English
      69 Graduates
    • History
      66 Graduates
    • Research and Experimental Psychology
      63 Graduates
    • Physics
      61 Graduates
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    Molecular Engineering at UChicago

    The Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering (PME) educates the next generation of leaders in the fast-growing field of molecular engineering by integrating science and engineering to address global challenges from the molecular level up. Through interdisciplinary research themes, our engineering students apply molecular-level science to the design of advanced devices, processes, and technologies.

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    6,600Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    32
    Undergrads Over 25
    0%
    Pell Grant
    11%
    Varsity Athletes
    8%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 39 responses
    • Everyone has something interesting about them
      64%
    • Unabashedly excited about learning
      15%
    • Econ major
      8%
    • Extremely Liberal
      5%
    • Insane but in a good way
      3%
    • No one PRETENDS to care about anything
      3%
    • Stressed
      3%
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    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    100%
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    Poll
    53%
    of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.95 responses
    Poll
    62%
    of students say no one pays attention to varsity sports.110 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 38 responses
    • Intellectual
      55%
    • Intellectual and fun
      16%
    • Intellectual and quirky
      13%
    • Fast-paced
      8%
    • Love-hate relationship
      8%
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      After College

      Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
      $68,100/ year
      National
      $33,028
      Graduation Rate
      95%
      National
      49%
      Employed 2 Years After Graduation
      92%
      National
      83%
      84%
      of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.43 responses
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      University of Chicago Reviews

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      My favorite part of UChicago is definitely its academics -- students are constantly encouraged to debate, rethink, and most importantly, listen. I was able to take a graduate student course as a first-year, and was amazed by the level of respectful and intellectual discussion that was possible! Students and professors alike are motivated, caring, and inclusive, and there's a strong sense of community everywhere you go, from the UCPD officer on the street corner to the dining hall staff. There's truly something for everyone, from Student Action to University Theater to Circus Club to Greek life. Regardless of extracurricular interests, however, there's an undeniable bond in the love of learning and open-mindedness that ties everyone in UChicago together.
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      The College is a great place to expand your knowledge, however it is a bit polarizing. Depending on your major and your engagement with the Housing system you may find that you're lonely or surrounded by pirhanas for classmates. However, I have not found the college this way. I've loved every *very hard* moment there and I strongly wish I was there right now and not noticing a terrifying spider on my wall. Thanks Corona.

      - Final Note: Financial Aid is very generous, everyone whose families earn under 125K/year get full tuition and below 90k gives you a host of benefits and half your room/board covered. So don't be scared off by the price!
      UChicago is a very unique and rigorous place. It is for people who love learning for the sake of learning and think of everything theoretically. Therefore, it has this very unique, cerebral culture, and that means student life looks different here. The best thing about this place is that everyone is passionate about something, usually many things, and that shows in the many different student groups that exist. Professors are usually also full of passion for their subject. Also, with UChicago being internationally known, it draws students, professors, and guests from around the country and world, meaning your opportunities to meet people and to be at the forefront of many conversations are almost unparalleled. However, you have to deal with an obscenely high price tag and an administration that is uncommunicative, uncaring, and makes life very difficult for students. In my opinion, going to UChicago was incredibly valuable, but it came with many frustrations.
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