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| University of Chicago | |
| 5801 S Ellis Ave, Chicago, IL 60637 | |
| General Information | 773-702-1234 |
| Type | Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above |
| Awards Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship, Doctor's degree - professional practice, Bachelor's degree, Master's degree, Post-master's certificate |
| Campus Setting | City, Large |
| Campus Housing | Yes |
| Student Population | 15,152 (5,270 undergraduate) |
| Student-to-Faculty Ratio | 6 to 1 |
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 amended in 1944.
| Special Learning Opportunities | Religious Affiliation | |
| ROTC (Army, Air Force) Study abroad Teacher certification |
Not applicable | |
| Student Services | Undergraduates registered as students with disabilities | |
| Academic/career counseling service Employment services for students Placement services for completers |
3 percent or less | |
| Credit Accepted | ||
| Dual credit Advanced placement credits |
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| Faculty and Graduate Assistants | Full-time | Part-time |
| Total Faculty | 424 | 282 |
| Instructional | 157 | 197 |
| Research and Public Service | 267 | 85 |
| Total Graduate Assistants | - | 561 |
| Instructional | - | 206 |
| Research and Public Service | - | 355 |