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University of Chicago Teaching Programs

University of Chicago is a private not-for-profit institution located in Chicago, IL. A Major City Center provides tranquility and safety close to urban amenities.

Where Is University of Chicago?

Get in touch with University of Chicago are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	5801 S Ellis Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
Phone:	7737021234
Website:	www.uchicago.edu/
Admissions:	collegeadmissions.uchicago.edu/
Financial Aid:	financialaid.uchicago.edu/

How Do I Get Into University of Chicago?

You can apply to University of Chicago online at: https://collegeadmissions.uchicago.edu/apply/

University of Chicago is classified as Most Selective (<10%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for University of Chicago

Here’s what University of Chicago looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Considered but not required
Recommendations	Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into University of Chicago?

University of Chicago admits 4%, which means it is extremely selective and highly competitive. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 88% choose to enroll — a strong indicator that admitted students commit to enrolling.

Average Test Scores

49% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 27% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at University of Chicago, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 740 and 780. Math scores were between 770 and 800.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1510 to 1580. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at University of Chicago ranged between 34 and 35.

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at University of Chicago vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	19,195	1,070	6%
Women	23,636	885	4%

Can I Afford University of Chicago?

The average net price after aid at University of Chicago is $18,967. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$67,446
In-State Fees	$1,878
Out-of-State Tuition	$67,446
Out-of-State Fees	$1,878
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$69,324
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$69,324

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 21% of students at University of Chicago receive some form of financial aid (1,613 students).

Nearly 49% of students at University of Chicago receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $53,683 per student.

15% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $6,048.

Student Loan Debt

5% of University of Chicago undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,147 per year.

University of Chicago Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 12,404 students enrolled at University of Chicago. University of Chicago is classified as a 10,000 - 19,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 7,540 undergraduate students at University of Chicago, approximately 54% are male and 46% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of Chicago undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	1,447
Black or African American	520
Hispanic	1,274
White	2,216
Two or More Races	520
Non-Resident	1,334

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at University of Chicago break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
California	219
New York	191
Illinois	146
New Jersey	84
Texas	80

Additionally, approximately 17.7% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

University of Chicago Graduate Student Diversity

10,696 of University of Chicago’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at University of Chicago, approximately 54% are male and 46% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of Chicago graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	1,422
Black or African American	470
Hispanic	705
White	3,059
American Indian/Alaska Native	10
Two or More Races	299
Non-Resident	4,492

Online Learning at University of Chicago

University of Chicago provides distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

At the graduate level, 0 students took at least one online class and 102 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the graduate level.

Teaching Programs at University of Chicago

These teaching majors are available at University of Chicago, showing degrees awarded by level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	—	—	—	3

Academic Programs at University of Chicago

University of Chicago offers 25 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

University of Chicago has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.