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Profile of University of Chicago — University of Chicago
Use the information below to help you evaluate potential graduate programs. Data come from multiple sources.
Contact Information† (IPEDS, 2005) | |
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| Address | 5801 S Ellis Ave |
| Chicago, IL 60637 | |
Phone | |
| General information | (773) 702-1234 ext. 1234 |
| Admissions office | (773) 702-8650 ext. 8650 |
| Financial aid office | (773) 702-8666 ext. 8666 |
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| Web site | http://www.uchicago.edu |
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Characteristics† (IPEDS, 2005) | |
| Type of institution | Private, Not for Profit |
| Type of location | Large city |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral/Research Universities—Extensive |
| Religious affiliation | Not applicable |
| Year established | |
Size† (IPEDS, 2005) | |
| Undergraduates | 4,671 |
| Graduate students | 8,407 |
| Professional school students | 1,072 |
Undergraduate Selectivity? | |
Acceptance Rate† (IPEDS, 2005) | |
| Applicants | 9,011 |
| Accepted | 3,628 |
| Acceptance rate | 40% |
SAT Scores† (IPEDS, 2005) ? | |
| SAT Math, 25th / 75th percentile | 670 / 760 |
| SAT Verbal, 25th / 75th percentile | 680 / 770 |
Mission Statement
The University has a mission statement, formally adopted by the governing board and made public, declaring that it is an institution of higher education. Since its founding, the mission of the University of Chicago, reiterated by each president, has been to sustain at the highest level of excellence the communication of knowledge, the creation of knowledge, and the fostering of a dynamic community of scholars and students. The University's first formal statement of mission appears in its Articles of Incorporation, initially adopted in 1890 and most recently ammended in 1944.
