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Private Non-Profit4-Yearmedium campus
University of Chicago
Chicago, IL
4.6Exceptional
5%
Highly Selective
95%
Graduation
About University of Chicago
University of Chicago is a private, non-profit four-year institution located in Chicago, Illinois. With an enrollment of approximately 7,540 undergraduate students, it is a mid-size institution. University of Chicago is one of the most selective institutions in the country, admitting only 5% of applicants. It boasts an exceptional 95% graduation rate, among the highest in the nation. Graduates earn a median salary of $91,885 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $18,967 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
5%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
95%
Enrollment
7,540
Total students
Median Earnings
$91,885
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$66,939
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$66,939
Per year
Average Net Price
$18,967
After aid (avg)
SAT Range (M+R)
1510–1580
25th–75th percentile
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
ACT Score Range
34 – 35
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
25th
1510
Median
1545
75th
1580
4001600
SAT Math
25th
770
Median
785
75th
800
200800
ACT Composite
25th
34
Median
34
75th
35
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$66,939/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$18,967/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Good4-Year Cost
$75,868
10-Year Earnings
$918,850
ROI Multiple
12.1×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at University of Chicago
Student Outcomes
95%
Graduation Rate
Above national average
$92k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
7,540
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
