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Colleges / University of Chicago

University of Chicago

Chicago, IL 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate5%
Acceptance Rate5%

UChicago Student Life

University of Chicago Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

University of Chicago has the University Theatre. In fact, more students participate in the University Theatre than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at University of Chicago include Model United Nations, Council on University Programming, South Asian Students Association and Splash.

University of Chicago students' favorite campus traditions are Summer Breeze, Scavenger Hunt and Homecoming.

Does University of Chicago Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at University of Chicago.

Housing Options Offered? Details
On-Campus Housing Yes Required for sophomore
Guaranteed Housing Yes Guaranteed for freshman
Co-ed Housing Available Yes
Housing for Students with Disabilities Yes
Percentage of Students Living On-Campus 61%
Spots Available in On-Campus Housing 4,532
Number of Students Living On-Campus
Percentage of Students Living Off-Campus

University of Chicago offers on-campus housing. Students are required to live on campus through sophomore year. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

The majority of University of Chicago students live on campus. In 2023, 61% of undergrads at University of Chicago lived in some kind of on-campus housing. There are 4,532 spots available in on-campus housing for all 7,500 undergraduates. First year students are not allowed to park a car on campus.

University of Chicago offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

University of Chicago Athletics

At University of Chicago there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at University of Chicago:

Sport Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's Division Women's Division Men's Scholarships Women's Scholarships
Basketball NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Soccer NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Swimming And Diving NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Tennis NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Track And Field NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Cross Country Running NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3

Safety at University of Chicago

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

University of Chicago is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The UChicago campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night. The school also has student security patrols.

UChicago offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Plan a Visit to University of Chicago

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit University of Chicago, take Interstate 94 to Chicago, IL. If you need to fly, book your flight to Chicago Midway Airport airport.

While you're planning, check out other schools in Illinois you may want to visit too. Click the heart at the top of each school's page to save it to your college list.

Want to visit but can't make the trip? Explore University of Chicago's campus without leaving home by taking a virtual campus tour

Keep Reading About University of Chicago

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UChicago Students

47%

Women

53%

Men

99%

Full Time

0.20%

Part Time

19%

In State

81%

Out-of-State

Ethnicity

32%

20%

16%

16%

7%

7%

2%

0.01%

0.01%

Graduate Students

8,446

Undergraduate Students

7,500

Non-Resident / International Students

1,190

UChicago Campus Services

Student Services
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Counseling
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Health Clinic
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Women's Center
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Veterans Affairs
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Career Planning
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Alumni Networking
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 ESL
Campus Security
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Late-Night Transport / Escort
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Emergency Phone / Alarm
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Security Patrol

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

15,946

Campus Setting

Urban

Acceptance Rate

5%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$65,619

Out-of-State

$65,619

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Unknown
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