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, 91% graduate. After six, 96% 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
91%

Six Year Graduation Rate
96%

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)

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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 2023 school year

Students Total
7,643
White, 2,332
Asian, 1,486
Hispanic, 1,290
U.S. Nonresident, 1,280
Two or more races, 534
Black or African American, 525
Race/ethnicity unknown, 193
American Indian or Alaska Native, 2
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, 1

Total Enrollment by Age for the 2023 school year

Students Total
7,643
Age 20-21, 3,784
Age 18-19, 3,032
Age 22-24, 643
Age under 18, 100
Age 25-29, 63
Age 30-34, 20
Age 35-39, 1

Other Learning Opportunities
Distance learning
Graduate level programs or courses are offered via distance education
Special learning
ROTC - Air Force
ROTC - Army
Study abroad


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