With a staff of 400, the UChicago has a 5 to 1 student to faculty ratio, one of the best in the Great Lakes area. Each teacher is a top professional in their field, providing students with a thorough education. The school also offers distance learning, ROTC (Air Force and Army), study abroad, and teacher certification.

After four years, 86% graduate. After six, 95% earn their degree. Nearly all students stay at UChicago after their first year with a 99%% retention rate.

Many students are from Illinois, but New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, California, and Texas are also heavily represented.

Academic Profile for 2025

Four Year Graduation Rate
86%

Six Year Graduation Rate
95%

Eight Year Graduation Rate
96%

Student to Faculty Ratio
5 to 1

First Year Retention Rate
99%


Distribution of Students per State

for the first-year class of
1,729
students in 2022

(Hover in each state to view details of distribution)

None
1 To 5
6 To 15
16 To 25
26 To 50
51 and Above

Student Race, Ethnicity, and Age Information


Total Enrollment by Race/Ethnicity for the 2022 school year

Students Total
7,595

Total Enrollment by Age for the 2022 school year

Students Total
7,595

Other Learning Opportunities
Distance learning
Graduate level programs or courses are offered via distance education
Special learning
ROTC - Air Force
ROTC - Army
Study abroad
Teacher certification (below the postsecondary level)


Accreditation

Institutional

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Agency Period of Accreditation Status
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
01/01/1913 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(University of Chicago at Gleacher Center)
10/01/1990 - Current
Accredited
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(University of Chicago at Connecticut)
06/25/2009 - Current
Accredited
Specialized

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Agency / Program Period of Accreditation Status
American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
[Law (LAW) - Professional schools]
01/01/1923 - Current
Accredited
Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools
[Theology (THEOL) - Freestanding schools, as well as programs affiliated with larger institutions, offering graduate professional education for ministry and graduate study of theology]
07/01/1938 - Current
Accredited
Liaison Committee on Medical Education
[Medicine (MED) - Programs leading to the M.D. degree]
07/01/1942 - Current
Accredited

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