芝加哥大学（University of Chicago, Chicago, IL ）

University of Chicago is a private institution that was founded in 1890. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,264, its setting is urban, and the campus size is 217 acres. It utilizes a quarter-based academic calendar. University of Chicago’s ranking in the 2019 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, 3. Its tuition and fees are $57,006 (2018-19).

The University of Chicago, situated in Hyde Park, offers a rich campus life in a big-city setting. In addition to the college, the university has postgraduate offerings that include the highly ranked Booth School of Business, Law School, Pritzker School of Medicine and Harris School of Public Policy Studies. The Chicago Maroons have more than 15 NCAA Division III teams, which compete in the University Athletic Association, and have strong basketball and wrestling programs. Freshmen are required to live on campus, and more than 50 percent of upperclassmen choose to remain on campus. On-campus students are placed in “houses” within their dorm, which serve as tight-knit communities and provide academic and social support. The university offers more than 400 student organizations.

Questions & Answers

Is there in-state tuition for the University of Chicago?

The University of Chicago is a private institution and does not offer in-state tuition. Tuition and fees are just under $55,000 a year, according to U.S. News data.

What is the University of Chicago known for?

The University of Chicago is known for its location as well as its rigorous academic and enrichment programs. The school is located in the Hyde Park neighborhood, former home of past president Barack Obama. Obama taught at the University of Chicago Law School for 12 years.

Students can choose from more than 100 majors and minors – such as history or environmental studies – and have visited Greece, China and France during study abroad experiences. The university has 89 Nobel Prize winners in its ranks.

Is the University of Chicago safe?

Violent crime – such as murder, criminal sexual assault and robbery – increased by 8 percent in 2016, compared with the period from 2011 through 2015, according to the school’s website. The university, however, has several systems in place to keep students safe.

Students can request safety escorts or ride shuttles during the day and night to safely move around campus. The University of Chicago also has hundreds of emergency phones throughout campus and an emergency management division that can quickly share information via text, email, phone calls and social media if there is an actual emergency.

How difficult is it to get accepted into the University of Chicago?

It is very difficult to get accepted into the University of Chicago, because it has an extremely competitive admissions process. Just 8 percent of applicants were accepted for fall 2016, according to U.S. News data. More than 31,000 applied and less than 2,500 were accepted.