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Private university

University of Chicago

Chicago, Illinois, United States
QS ranking
10
Acceptance rate
7%
Tuition fee
USD60,552/ year

Study background

University introduction

University of Chicago is located in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Its most popular subjects include Economics, Mathematics, Public Policy Analysis, Biology and Political Science and Government. This is a medium-sized university, with approximately 14,500 students.

Local vs international students

Percentage of local vs international students in state
80%
20%
Percentage of local vs international students in country
91%
9%
Local studentsInternational students

Most international students come from

  1. 1.

    China

  2. 2.

    India

  3. 3.

    South Korea

  4. 4.

    Canada

  5. 5.

    United Kingdom

Student gender

In this university

49%
51%

Male

Female

Other

Student-faculty ratio

In this university

5 : 1
5 students per 1 academic staff on average.

Average in the state

12 : 1
12 students per 1 academic staff on average.

Average in the country

13 : 1
13 students per 1 academic staff on average.

School funding

2020 Budget

USD 5.2 bn

2020 Endowment

USD 8.6 bn

University website

https://www.uchicago.edu/

Subject information

Top 5 majors

  1. 1.

    Economics

  2. 2.

    Mathematics

  3. 3.

    Public Policy Analysis

  4. 4.

    Biology

  5. 5.

    Political Science and Government

Living abroad

Campus setting

Number of campuses

1

Campus type

Urban

Campus size

217acres

Campus safety

Average number of crimes in country

15

Average number of crimes in state

7

Health support

In this university

204 : 1
204 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Average in the state

528 : 1
528 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Average in the country

599 : 1
599 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Clubs & teams

  • Social / Cultural / Volunteer

  • Others

Number of national league teams

19

Library and dormitory

Number of libraries

6

Number of dormitories

48

About the city

Living cost

Housing cost

USD
10,141
/ year

City weather

Jan–Mar

Humidity
65 - 74%
Temperature
-7°
9°

Apr–Jun

Humidity
60 - 63%
Temperature
5°
27°

Jul–Sep

Humidity
63 - 66%
Temperature
14°
29°

Oct–Dec

Humidity
64 - 74%
Temperature
-4°
17°

Urban distance

Nearest international airport

Chicago O'Hare International Airport

Distance between airport and university

40 km

Transportation modes

Public transportation
Travel time
2 - 2.5 hours
Cost
USD 2 - 25
Taxi
Travel time
0.5 - 1 hours
Cost
USD 75 - 95

After graduation

QS World Graduate Employability Rankings

Ranking

14

Score

91.3

Staff in career centre

In this university

93 : 1
93 students per 1 career staff on average

Average in state

1,287 : 1
1,287 students per 1 career staff on average

Average in the country

1,300 : 1
1,300 students per 1 career staff on average

Events & services

Average numbers of events per year

120

Average numbers of services

5