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University of Chicago
#7 in Colleges with the Best Professors in America
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1,179 reviews
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    University of Chicago Academics

    University of Chicago Academic Statistics

    Academics
    A+
    Based on acceptance rate, quality of professors, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Graduation Rate
    94%
    National
    49%
    Full-Time Retention Rate
    99%
    Part-Time Retention Rate
    —
    Academic Calendar
    Quarter
    Research Funding per Student
    $24,767
    National
    $1,524
    Non-traditional Learning
    • Evening Degree Programs
      No
    • Teacher Certification
      Yes
    • Distance Education
      No
    • Study Abroad
      Yes

    About the Classes

    Class Size Breakdown
    Data Not Available
    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
    97%
    of students say they attend class.37 responses

    University of Chicago Professors

    Professors
    A+
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    5:1
    Female Professors
    37%
    Male Professors
    63%
    Average Professor Salary
    $208,788
    Poll
    38%
    of students say they take advantage of office hours/study sessions.37 responses
    Faculty Diversity
    • African American
      4%
    • Asian American
      17%
    • Hispanic
      3%
    • International (Non-Citizen)
      6%
    • Multiracial
      1%
    • Native American
      0%
    • Pacific Islander
      0%
    • Unknown
      5%
    • White
      64%
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    What Students Say About Professors

    Poll
    92%
    of students say professors are passionate about the topics they teach.74 responses
    Poll
    86%
    of students say professors care about their students' success.74 responses
    Poll
    80%
    of students say professors are engaging and easy to understand.74 responses
    Poll
    86%
    of students agree professors are approachable and helpful when needed.74 responses
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