The campus of University of Chicago is in Chicago, IL, which is a large city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at University of Chicago include, at the school's highest level, the Doctoral degree.

Course Topics

The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. University of Chicago is known for its programs in science, mathematics, business and management, family and social work, and liberal arts.

University of Chicago Selectivity

Admission at the school is selective, not open to all who apply. Getting into University of Chicago is challenging; it only admitted 38% of those who applied in 2007. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 670. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 650 and 760.

Faculty

University of Chicago maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at University of Chicago is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.

Student Enrollment

In 2007, the school had 14,538 students enrolled (12,880 full-time equivalent).

Student Life

Full-time students are the norm at University of Chicago. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the University Athletic Association.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"The University has a mission statement, formally adopted by the governing board and made public, declaring that it is an institution of higher education. Since its founding, the mission of the University of Chicago, reiterated by each president, has been to sustain at the highest level of excellence the communication of knowledge, the creation of knowledge, and the fostering of a dynamic community of scholars and students. The University's first formal statement of mission appears in its Articles of Incorporation, initially adopted in 1890 and most recently ammended in 1944."