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University of Chicago
University of Chicago

Important Facts

  • Student Enrollment:

    15726

  • Faculty:

    2752

  • Sponsored Projects:

    NA

  • Male to Female Ratio:

    52/48

  • Alumni :

    160000+

  • Increase in Admission:

    5%

  • Applicant Count:

    25268

  • International Students:

    21%

  • Establishment:

    1890

Contact

  • University Offices:
    5801 South Ellis Avenue, Chicago, Illinois
  • Telephone:
    773.702.1234
  • Fax:
    773.702.4199
  • website

The University of Chicago came into existence in 1890. It is considered as one of the most influential and leading institutions of higher education. Located in Chicago, central campus of the University is spread over 200 acres of land. Being at the forefront of major discoveries and academic endeavor, the university has connections with over 75 Nobel laureates, around 10 Field Medalists and more than 25 National Medal winners.

Enrolling more than 5,000 undergraduate and around 10,000 graduate students every year, it offers 50 majors and 40 minors in different areas. The university has its own divisions and professional schools for study. Some of the primary ones include- Chicago School of Law, School of Economics, Pritzker School of Medicine, Medical Center and Graham School of professional studies among others.

Full-time teaching staff comprising more than 2,000 faculty members include renowned personalities across the globe. Current faculty members who have received Nobel Prize include Lars Peter Hansen, James Cronin, Roger Myerson and James J. Heckmen among others. The university of Chicago has in its account more than 15,000 living alumni globally. Notable alumni of the university include authors like Susan Santog and Saul Bellow, movie critic Roger Ebert and archaeologist Indiana James among a lot more.

Founding member of the oldest conference of intercollegiate athletics known as ‘Big Ten Conference’, the University of Chicago today sponsors over 15 intercollegiate sports. Participating teams play under one name ‘The Maroons’- the nickname of the university and also its official color.

Location of the University of Chicago itself is the ‘playground, Laboratory and muse’ of the university with shopping attractions and downtown highlights outlining restaurants. With additional facilities like satellite campus and overseas facility, the University of Chicago invites students to step inside and see themselves transforming into a better human being.