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University of Chicago

Private College · Located in Chicago, IL · VetLink Partner since 2016

Admissions Numbers

  • 71 VetLink applicants matriculated

  • Test optional for first year & transfer applicants

  • 20-30% veterans applied first year*

  • 70-80% veterans applied as transfer*

  • 3.66 Average GPA of VetLink applicants*

    (*applicant reported)

How to Apply

Complete Chicago Veterans Application then application on Common App or Apply Coalition with SCOIR

  • Virtual office hour meeting with Veteran Admissions team

  • Academic Performance

  • Military experience

  • Official transcripts

  • Essays

  • Letters of recommendation

  • Standardized test scores (Optional)

  • Highly recommended video profile

Admissions Deadlines

  • Fall Notification Deadline: November 1

  • Winter Notification Deadline: January 15

  • Spring Notification Deadline: April 1

  • Rolling Admission Option: Contact Sherry Vernon for info

Financial Aid & Scholarships

  • $91,026 Cost of attendance for full time Undergraduate programs

  • UChicago participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program with eligible undergraduates qualifying for support that covers the remaining tuition that the GI Bill doesn't cover

  • 100% Demonstrated financial need met with NO loans

Veterans Campus Life

  • Veterans pre-orientation program - offers academic preparation, connects Veteran Scholars to VA services, offers an introduction to career programming, professional development & relationship building opportunities

  • Guaranteed, optional housing with assistance in securing housing in the area

  • Social Programming

  • Dedicated Academic Advisor - support/identify your academic goals, dedicated no cost tutoring

  • Career Advising - customized career events/ workshops/ Treks

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Demographics

7,500 enrolled undergraduate students

52% Males // 48% Females

15% first-generation college students

Academics

Over 55 majors & minors to choose from

5:1 student-faculty ratio

85% of classes have fewer than 25 students

Top Academic Programs

Social Sciences

Mathematics and Statistics

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

Physical Sciences

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

Knowledge in Action

80% + of undergraduate students choose to engage in research, and many more gain hands-on experience through internships, externships, student activities, and course practicums

~50% of UChicago students study abroad during their time at the University through nearly 60 quarter- and year-long study abroad programs in 32 cities in Europe, Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East

Joint BA-MA/MS programs permit undergraduate students to begin a master’s degree program during their fourth year in the College

Alumni & Outcomes

193,885 Active Alumni Worldwide

94.8% Graduation Rate

98% of recent UChicago graduates have secured substantive post-college plans in recent years

97% of UChicago applicants were admitted to a Top 20 law school

85% of UChicago applicants were admitted to medical school

1,000+ Leading organizations from many industries partner with UChicago to hire new talent

100% post- graduation placement rate for students in the selective Trott Business Program and Financial Markets Program

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