At a glance
Average net price
$14,860
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
95.9%
Admission rate
4%
Undergrad size
7,569
In-state tuition
$70,662
Out-of-state tuition
$70,662
Cost of attendance
$90,360
Median earnings (10y)
$91,885
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,554
- ACT midpoint
- 34
- Retention
- 99.3%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
19 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by social sciences (46%), stem (39%), humanities & arts (15%).
- STEM39%
- Humanities & arts15%
- Social sciences46%
- Social sciences37.6%~2,845 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~743 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Computer science9.2%~699 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Mathematics8.4%~633 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~531 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Psychology3.8%~291 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~279 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- English3.1%~236 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Engineering2.7%~204 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History2.7%~204 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~161 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~149 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~149 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~138 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~114 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Liberal arts0.8%~63 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Communication0.8%~63 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~39 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Theology0.4%~27 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Master's | 2,541 | — | — |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 1,256 | $82,564 | $13,197 |
| Social Sciences, General. | Master's | 914 | $39,749 | — |
| Applied Mathematics. | Master's | 488 | $107,203 | — |
| Law. | First professional | 431 | $181,006 | — |
| Computer Science. | Master's | 404 | $108,094 | — |
| Social Work. | Master's | 378 | $44,819 | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 350 | $81,753 | $12,000 |
| Statistics. | Master's | 346 | $119,416 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Master's | 292 | $32,813 | — |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 282 | $93,918 | — |
| Computer Systems Analysis. | Graduate certificate | 265 | — | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 263 | $24,335 | $13,500 |
| Data Analytics. | Master's | 251 | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Graduate certificate | 236 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 220 | $48,082 | $18,500 |
| Public Policy Analysis. | Master's | 217 | $71,121 | — |
| Research and Experimental Psychology. | Bachelor's | 204 | $40,175 | $17,500 |
| Public Policy Analysis. | Bachelor's | 204 | $51,165 | $17,492 |
| Medicine. | First professional | 168 | $59,645 | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies. | Master's | 157 | $44,115 | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies. | Graduate certificate | 156 | — | — |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies. | Master's | 155 | — | — |
| Economics. | Master's | 155 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 149 | $36,403 | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 149 | $40,346 | — |
| Philosophy. | Bachelor's | 138 | $28,698 | $22,641 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | Bachelor's | 134 | — | — |
| Computer Programming. | Master's | 127 | — | — |
| Statistics. | Bachelor's | 123 | — | — |
| Research and Experimental Psychology. | Master's | 118 | — | — |
| Physics. | Bachelor's | 114 | $52,578 | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 107 | $35,291 | — |
| Chemistry. | Master's | 105 | — | — |
| Public Health. | Graduate certificate | 102 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Master's | 97 | — | — |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies. | Master's | 90 | $38,392 | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 84 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Doctoral | 78 | — | — |
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy. | Graduate certificate | 77 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About University of Chicago
University of Chicago is a large institution located in Chicago, Illinois, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 7,569 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Social sciences, Biological sciences, Computer science.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at University of Chicago — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $14,860 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $70,662 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $90,360 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 95.9%, a strong completion outcome. 99.3% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $91,885 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
University of Chicago confers degrees and certificates across 19 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Social sciences, Biological sciences, Computer science. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by social sciences (46% of credentials), stem (39% of credentials), humanities & arts (15% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
University of Chicago accepts 4% of applicants, making it highly selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,554. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 34.
Location & campus
Set in Chicago, Illinois (city), University of Chicago draws students from across Illinois and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about University of Chicago
Q.How much does University of Chicago cost?
The average net price at University of Chicago is $14,860 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $90,360.
Q.What is the graduation rate at University of Chicago?
University of Chicago has a 6-year graduation rate of 95.9% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into University of Chicago?
University of Chicago admits 4% of applicants, which is considered highly selective.
Q.How much do University of Chicago graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median University of Chicago graduate earns $91,885 per year.
Q.What is tuition at University of Chicago?
Published tuition is $70,662 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is University of Chicago located?
University of Chicago is located in Chicago, Illinois (ZIP 60637).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with University of Chicago at their official website.