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The University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
USA
School
10
th
Global Rank
8
th
Regional Rank
11
th
QS Rank
22
nd
U.S. News Rank
13
th
The Times Rank
About

The official certificate of incorporation for the University of Chicago was issued by the state of Illinois in September 1890, marking the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the university. Oil tycoon John D. Rockefeller's $600,000 donation and Marshall Field's donation of property helped the university get off the ground. The first classes were held in 1892 with 594 students and 120 faculty members, since then, the University of Chicago is one of America’s top universities, and holds top-ten positions in various national and international rankings. This university’s vision has been at the core of Chicago’s existence, enshrined in its motto: “Crescat scientia; vita excolatur”, which translates to “Let knowledge grow from more to more; and so be human life enriched”.

The University of Chicago has its main campus on Chicago's South Side and seven international campuses and centers throughout the world. The University of Chicago has 7 professional schools - Chicago Booth School of Business, Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice, Graham School of Continuing Liberal and Professional Studies, Harris School of Public Policy, Law School, Pritzker School of Medicine, and Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering. The university also has 4 divisions - Biological Sciences Division, Humanities Division, Physical Sciences Division, and Social Sciences Division. 

97 Nobel Laureates are associated with the University of Chicago. Some of the Nobel winners whose work is closely associated with the University are Milton Friedman (Economics, 1976), Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar (Physics, 1983), Saul Bellow (Literature, 1976), and Willard Libby (Chemistry, 1960). Notable alumni of Chicago include Edwin Hubble (Astronomer), Satya Nadela (CEO of Microsoft), Bernie Sanders (United States Senator), Larry Ellison (Founder of Oracle Corporation), and many more. 

Accolades
    1. University of Chicago ranks #6 among National Universities in the US News Ranking
    2. University of Chicago was ranked #13th in the World University Rankings by Times Higher Education.
    3. University of Chicago ranks  #10 in the QS World University Rankings.
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Find miscellaneous information about students, campus and faculty of University of Chicago below.

Total Students
15366
Avg. Earnings After Graduation
Graduation Rate
International Students
Student
International
36 %
Student
National
64 %
Student Gender Distribution
Student
Male
53 %
Student
Female
47 %
Student Faculty Ratio
Student
Students
6
Student
Faculty
1
Accommodation for Undergrad
Available (On-Campus)
Accommodation for Grad
Available (On-Campus)
AdmissionAcceptance Rate: %
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The cost is an important aspect of choosing your dream college. Get detailed information about University of Chicago’s tuition fees, living expenses and financial aid opportunities below. 

Note: All the costs mentioned below are average costs annually.

Undergraduate
Tuition Fee

$63,801 USD

Cost Of Attendance

$138,087 USD

Scholarship

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$63,801 USD

Graduate
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$42,386 USD

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$27,040 USD

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