University of Chicago

The University of Chicago is a private school founded in 1890. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 7,489 (Fall 2023) and a 217-acre campus located in the city. The University operates on a quarterly academic calendar. The University of Chicago is ranked #11 in National Universities in the 2025 edition of Best Colleges. Tuition and fees are $69,324.

Located in Hyde Park, the University of Chicago offers a rich campus life in a big city setting. In addition to its colleges, the university has graduate schools, including the highly ranked Booth School of Business, School of Law, Pritzker School of Medicine, and Harris School of Public Policy. The Chicago Maroons boast 18 NCAA Division III teams, compete in the University Athletic Association, and have strong basketball and wrestling programs.

Most students live on-campus; freshmen are required to live on-campus. On-campus students are housed in residence hall "dormitories," which are close-knit communities that provide academic and social support for students. There are more than 450 student organizations on campus. Students can choose from more than 50 majors and 40 minors (e.g., history or environmental studies) and have visited Greece, China, and France while studying abroad. The university has 94 Nobel Prize winners.

The University of Chicago is known for its prime location, academic rigor, and rich curriculum. Former President Barack Obama taught at the University of Chicago Law School for 12 years.