The Basics About University of Chicago
University of Chicago is a private institution that was founded in 1892. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,066, its setting is urban, and the campus size is 203 acres. It utilizes a quarter-based academic calendar. University of Chicago's ranking in the 2011 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, 9. Its tuition and fees are $41,091.
Overview: University of Chicago
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General Information
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Institutional Control:
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Private
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Year founded:
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1892
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Religious affiliation:
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N/A
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Academic calendar:
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quarter
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Fall 2009 Total number of undergraduates:
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5,066
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Setting:
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urban
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2009 Endowment:
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$4,535,633,523
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Fall Admissions
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Application deadline:
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1/2
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Application fee:
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$65
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Fall 2009 Acceptance rate:
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27%
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Selectivity:
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most selective
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Expenses
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Costs:
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2010-2011 Tuition and Fees: $41,091
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Student Life at University of Chicago
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The University of Chicago, situated in Chicago’s Hyde Park community, offers a rich campus life in a big-city setting. The Chicago Maroons have more than 15 NCAA Division III teams, the majority of which compete in the University Athletic Association, and have strong basketball and wrestling programs. At Chicago, freshmen are required to live on campus, and about 60 percent of students choose to remain on campus, while others live in off-campus apartments and houses. On-campus students are placed in "houses" within their dorm, which serve as tight-knit communities and provide academic and social support. Chicago offers more than 400 student organizations, and about 10 percent of students join the small but active Greek life community.
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Other Facts About University of Chicago
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The University of Chicago is comprised of the College and a number of graduate and professional schools. Its postgraduate offerings include the highly ranked Booth School of Business, Law School, Pritzker School of Medicine, Harris School of Public Policy Studies, and Department of Geophysical Sciences, as well as a top-ranked graduate program in economics and a well-regarded Divinity School. Since 1987, the school has hosted the four-day long "University of Chicago Scavenger Hunt," now a venerable university tradition. Famous alumni include former U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft, Nobel Memorial Prize in Economics recipient Milton Friedman, civil rights activist Jesse Jackson, former U.S. Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens, and author Kurt Vonnegut Jr.
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Mission (as provided by the school)
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There's no place quite like Chicago. The University of Chicago offers a distinctive academic experience for college students. As one of the nation's leading research universities, there is a high value placed on serious academic work, but the atmosphere in which it is accomplished is singularly Chicago. Here, scholars and students are engaged in rigorous and creative inquiry, in spirited debate that pries open old dogmas and penetrates conventional wisdom. It is this climate of openness and creativity that attracts exceptional students and faculty from around the globe, including the current President of the United States, not to mention a total of 82 Nobel laureates (and counting). Beyond the vast educational resources of the University is Chicago itself, a city that offers a wealth of world-class arts, architecture, museums and more, in addition to miles of magnificent lakefront beaches and parks.
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Applications: University of Chicago
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Regular Decision
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Application deadline:
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1/2
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Notification date:
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04/01
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Deadline for accepting admissions offers:
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June 1 (Fall)
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Early Decision
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Is an early decision plan offered?
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No
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Early decision deadline:
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N/A
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Early decision decision sent by:
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N/A
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Early Action
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Is an early action plan offered?
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Yes
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Early action deadline:
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11/1
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Early action decision sent by:
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12/15
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Application Fee
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Application fee:
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$65
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Is the application fee refundable?
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No
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Can the application fee be waived for students with financial need?
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Yes
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Is it possible to defer admission?
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Yes
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Application Formats
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Can applications be submitted via E-mail?
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No
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Electronic application URL:
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http://www.commonapp.org
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Tuition and Room Deposits
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Tuition deposit:
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$200
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Is the tuition deposit refundable?
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Nonrefundable
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Room deposit:
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$150
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Is the room deposit refundable?
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Nonrefundable
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Contact Information
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Admissions director:
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James Nondorf
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Admissions office phone number:
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(773) 702-8650
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Admissions E-mail:
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Requirements and Factors: University of Chicago
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Admission Requirements
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Admission interview?
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Recommended
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Campus visit?
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Recommended
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Off-campus interviews?
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may be arranged with an admission representative
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Does the school have an open admission policy?
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No
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Does the college use SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions for first-time, first-year applicants?
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Yes
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Standardized tests?
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Either SAT or ACT required.
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ACT Writing test?
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ACT with or without writing accepted
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SAT/ACT scores must be received by:
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02/01
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SAT Subject Test scores must be received by:
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N/A
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High school completion requirement for admissions:
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High school diploma or equivalent is not required
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General college-preparatory program?
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Recommend
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Academic Factors Used in Admissions Decisions
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Rigor of secondary school record?
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Very Important
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Class rank?
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Important
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Academic GPA?
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Important
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Standardized test scores?
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Considered
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Application essay?
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Very Important
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Recommendations?
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Very Important
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Nonacademic Factors Used in Admissions Decisions
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Interview?
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Considered
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Extracurricular activities?
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Important
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Talent/ability?
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Very Important
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Character/personal qualities?
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Very Important
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Being a first-generation college student?
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Considered
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Alumni/ae relations?
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Considered
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Geographical residence?
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Not Considered
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State residency?
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Not Considered
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Religious affiliation/commitment?
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Not Considered
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Race/ethnicity?
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Considered
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Volunteer work?
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Important
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Work experience?
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Considered
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Level of the applicant's interest?
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Considered
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Required High School Course Work
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Recommended High School Course Work
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High school units recommended in English:
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4
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High school units recommended in Foreign languages:
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3
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High school units recommended in History:
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2
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High school units recommended in Mathematics:
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4
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High school units recommended in Science:
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4
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High school units recommended in Social Studies:
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2
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Total high school units recommended:
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19
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Entering Class Statistics: University of Chicago
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Fall 2009 Selectivity
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Selectivity:
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most selective
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Fall 2009 Acceptance rate:
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27%
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Early decision acceptance rate:
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N/A
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Early action acceptance rate:
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N/A
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Acceptance rate (excluding early action and early decision students):
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27%
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Fall 2009 Applications, Acceptances, and Enrollments
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Number of applicants:
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13,564
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Number of applicants accepted:
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3,708
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Freshman enrollment for Fall 2009:
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1,336
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Percent of total enrolled incoming freshmen who been accepted under either early acceptance or early action:
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N/A
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Number of male applicants:
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6,800
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Number of male applicants accepted for Fall 2009:
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1,911
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Male freshman enrollment:
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702
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Number of female applicants:
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6,764
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Number of female applicants accepted Fall 2009:
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1,797
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Female freshman enrollment:
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634
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Fall 2009 Wait List
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Does the school have a waiting list?
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Yes
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Number of applicants placed on a waiting list:
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2,153
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Number of students on the wait list accepted:
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1,183
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Number of students enrolled from a waiting list:
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89
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Fall 2009 High School Rank
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Percent of first-year students submitting high school class standing:
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61%
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2009 Freshmen in top 10 percent of high school class:
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87%
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2009 Freshmen in top 25 percent of high school class:
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97%
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2009 Freshmen in top 50 percent of high school class:
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100%
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Fall 2009 High School GPA
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Percent of first-year students submitting high school GPA:
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83%
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Average high school GPA:
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N/A
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Fall 2009 Freshmen SAT Scores
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Percent of first-year students submitting SAT scores:
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85%
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SAT Critical Reading 25th-75th percentile range:
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690-780
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SAT Math 25th-75th percentile range:
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680-780
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SAT Writing 25th-75th percentile range:
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N/A
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SAT Essay 25th-75th percentile range:
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N/A
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 700-800 range:
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73%
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 600-699 range:
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20%
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 500-599 range:
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7%
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 400-499 range:
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N/A
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 300-399 range:
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N/A
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 200-299 range:
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N/A
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 700-800 range:
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70%
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 600-699 range:
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26%
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 500-599 range:
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4%
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 400-499 range:
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1%
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 300-399 range:
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N/A
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 200-299 range:
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N/A
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Fall 2009 Freshmen ACT Scores
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Percent of first-year students submitting ACT scores:
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52%
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ACT English 25th-75th percentile range:
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28-34
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ACT Math 25th-75th percentile range:
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27-33
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ACT Composite 25th-75th percentile range:
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28-32
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Percent with ACT English scores in the 30-36 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT English scores in the 24-29 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT English scores in the 18-23 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT English scores in the 12-17 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT English scores in the 6-11 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT English scores below 6:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Math scores in the 30-36 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Math scores in the 24-29 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Math scores in the 18-23 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Math scores in the 12-17 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Math scores in the 6-11 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Math scores below 6:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 30-36 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 24-29 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 18-23 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 12-17 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 6-11 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Composite scores below 6:
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N/A
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Transfer Students: University of Chicago
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Deadlines
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Terms for which transfer students may apply for admission:
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Fall
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Application date for transfer students:
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March 1 (Fall)
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Admission decision sent:
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May 15 (Fall)
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Deadline for accepting admissions offers:
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June 1 (Fall)
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Requirements
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Do transfer applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply?
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Yes, 15
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Minimum required high school GPA:
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N/A
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Minimum required college GPA:
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3.0
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High school transcript?
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Required of all
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College transcript?
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Required of all
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Essay/personal statement?
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Required of all
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Admission interview?
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Recommended of all
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Standardized test scores?
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Required of all
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Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)?
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Required of all
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Lowest course grade that may be transferred for credit:
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2.0
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Maximum number of credit/courses that may be transferred:
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N/A
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Is there a minimum number of credits needed to complete degree?
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N/A
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Transfer Student Application and Enrollment Statistics
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Total number of transfer students applying for Fall 2009:
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649
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Total number of transfer students accepted for Fall 2009:
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115
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Total number of transfer students enrolled for Fall 2009:
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54
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International Student Admissions: University of Chicago
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Deadlines and Requirements
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Application deadline:
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January 2 (Fall)
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Preapplication form required?
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N/A
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Separate application form required?
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No
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TOEFL
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TOEFL requirement?
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N/A
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May the TOEFL be submitted in place of the SAT or ACT?
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No
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Minimum TOEFL score required (paper test):
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600
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Minimum TOEFL score required (internet test):
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104
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Average TOEFL score (paper test):
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N/A
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Average TOEFL score (internet test):
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N/A
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