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A certified botanic garden

5:1

Student to Faculty Ratio

Over90

Nobel laureates

associated with UChicago

80%

of students are
involved in research

Students attend UChicago from over 100 countries around the world

20

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29 UAA Championships

over the past decade

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UChicago is offering online information sessions so you can learn about us from the comfort of your own home! Join an admissions officer as they tell you more about life at UChicago and walk you through the process of applying to college! Check dates and register

UChicago At A Click

UChicago at a Click, presents a collection of resources to help you get to know us better and confidently approach the college application process. Take a virtual tour, learn about our Core curriculum and commitment to free speech, and listen to admissions experts as they walk you through the admissions process. If you have any questions, please reach out to us at collegeadmissions@uchicago.edu.

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Learn more about UChicago through our students. See their amazing accompliments and learn about some of their favorite classes, dining halls, and UChicago activities.

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Updates From Admissions

UChicago works with schoolhouse.world to 'pay it forward'

UChicago supports the opportunities provided by schoolhouse.world, where students can earn a credential by exhibiting mastery of a skill, then share their knowledge teaching this skill to their peers. Learn more

Peruvian student surprised with admission to UChicago

Estefano Ramirez thought he was logging on for an admissions interview. Instead, he was offered admission to UChicago by Dean Jim Nondorf, as well as a full scholarship by Carlos Rodriguez-Pastor from University Champs. Learn More

UChicago paleontologist protects dinosaur bone dig sites amidst pandemic

Paul Sereno,  a UChicago paleontologist, has been working with Niger to protect 20 tons of partially-excavated bone in the middle of the Sahara. Learn More

Class of 2024 finds inspiration under unique circumstances

First-year students share their passions and what led them to UChicago. Learn more
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In our podcast series, Navigating College Admissions, we sit down with admissions experts to talk about the process of applying to college. Not just UChicago. Any college!