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ACCEPTANCE RATE

6.17%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

61%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

5:1

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$38,615

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Liberal Arts Degree

The liberal arts program at University of Chicago prepares students for careers in marketing, sales, business, social media, graphic design, data analysis and management, computer programming, and information technology networking and support. The program focuses in a structured combination of the arts. Program courses include: biological and physical sciences, social sciences, humanities, and independently designed programs of study. Get more details below including other Illinois colleges that offer liberal arts degrees.

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University of Chicago

1407 E. 60th Street, Chicago, IL

University of Chicago is a nonprofit private institution located in Chicago, IL and provides a large number of program options for students. Approximately fifteen thousand students enroll at University of Chicago yearly.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs University of Chicago offers:

  • Business And Marketing Studies
  • Social Sciences
  • Public Administration And Social Services
  • Legal Professions And Studies
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences

The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, student records, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions officials. Very common standardized test scores among applicants admitted to this school are within the range of 31 - 34 on the ACT, or 1400 - 1570 for the SAT exam. Competition for admissions among applicants is high, given that only 20% of students who applied are accepted to the school. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of tuition is around $47,000, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to use the school's tuition calculator to better estimate their cost of attending this school. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the necessary requirements.

The mascot for University of Chicago is the "Maroons", and they participate in intercollegiate athletics through the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered may include but not limited to:

  • Baseball (NCAA Division III)
  • Basketball (NCAA Division III)
  • Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
  • Football (NCAA Division III)
  • Soccer (NCAA Division III)

Students may visit the school's http://www.uchicago.edu to view additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Liberal Arts Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of Chicago offers a bachelor's degree program in liberal arts.

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male6
Female11

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Asian1
Hispanic1
White12
Multiple Races2
Non Resident Alien1

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Students who have completed the Liberal Arts program at University of Chicago, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:

Postsecondary Teachers, All Other

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All postsecondary teachers not listed separately.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, postsecondary teachers, all other employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.3% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

    • Gary, IN Metropolitan Division
      • Total Employment: 240
      • Average Annual Salary: $68640
    • Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division
      • Average Annual Salary: $70140

    Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

    Admission Requirements & Details

    The admission details below may give you an idea of the candidates University of Chicago accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.

    College Credits Accepted

    • AP Course Credits
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    Academics & Student Services

    Student Services

    To help students and alumni, University of Chicago may provide services like those listed below:

    • Academic counseling for students
    • Employing students to lower education costs
    • Assistance to find work

    Intercollegiate Athletics

    University of Chicago is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division III with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

    • Baseball (Midwest Conference)
    • Basketball (University Athletic Association)
    • Track and Field (University Athletic Association)
    • Football (Midwest Conference)
    • Lacrosse
    • Soccer
    • Softball
    • Swimming and Diving
    • Tennis
    • Volleyball
    • Wrestling