# University of Chicago

#### **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 your application on Common App or Apply Coalition with SCOIR

* [Virtual office hour meeting ](https://prospects.uchicago.edu/portal/veteranvirtualofficehours)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

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th></th><th></th><th></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Demographics</strong> </td><td>7,500 enrolled undergraduate students</td><td>52% Males // 48% Females</td><td>15% first-generation college students</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Academics</strong></td><td>Over 55 majors &#x26; minors to choose from</td><td>5:1 student-faculty ratio</td><td>85% of classes have fewer than 25 students</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Top Academic Programs</strong></td><td>Social Sciences</td><td>Mathematics and Statistics</td><td>Biological and Biomedical Sciences</td><td>Physical Sciences</td><td>Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services</td></tr></tbody></table>

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#### 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

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#### Veterans Campus Life&#x20;

* 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&#x20;
* Dedicated Academic Advisor - support/identify your academic goals, dedicated no cost tutoring
* Career Advising - customized career events/ workshops/ Treks

<table data-card-size="large" data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th></th><th></th><th></th><th></th><th></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Knowledge in Action</strong> </td><td>80% + of undergraduate students choose to engage in research, and many more gain hands-on experience through internships, externships, student activities, and course practicums</td><td>~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</td><td>Joint BA-MA/MS programs permit undergraduate students to begin a master’s degree program during their fourth year in the College</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Alumni &#x26; Outcomes</strong> </td><td>193,885 Active Alumni Worldwide</td><td>94.8% Graduation Rate</td><td>98% of recent UChicago graduates have secured substantive post-college plans in recent years</td><td>97% of UChicago applicants were admitted to a Top 20 law school</td><td>85% of UChicago applicants were admitted to medical school</td><td>1,000+ Leading organizations from many industries partner with UChicago to hire new talent</td><td>100% post- graduation placement rate for students in the selective Trott Business Program and Financial Markets Program</td></tr></tbody></table>

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#### More Resources

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