by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what academic life at UChicago will be like? In addition to the degrees and majors, as well as the faculty composition at UChicago this section includes detailed information on freshman retention rates, reasons students did not graduate, and an analysis of full-time and tenured faculty vs. adjunct teaching staff.
What's the point of going to college without academics? Find out more about the faculty and staff, what majors and fields of study are offered at this college, and information on online classes if offered. Here are some of the things you'll learn in this section.
The total number of instructional staff teaching the 6,632 undergraduate students at University of Chicago is 1,684 . When this is adjusted to account for those with part-time status, the result is the "full-time equivalent" (FTE) count. Using the FTE count for students and staff results in a "student to instructor" ratio of 5 to 1 which places University of Chicago among the best concerning instructional attention.
| For every instructor (FTE) at University of Chicago , there are 5 undergraduate students (FTE). This ratio is among the best regarding instructional attention. | |||||
| The vast majority of the instructors (83.0% ) are full-time. | |||||
The vast majority of instructors (100.0%
) are "faculty" rather than "lecturers".
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Learn how the faculty structure at University of Chicago compares to the national average
University of Chicago offers 51 distinct undergraduate degrees, concentrated into 46 majors within 19 broad fields of study. Across all fields of study, University of Chicago awarded 2,013 undergraduate degrees in 2019 - 2020 .
| Most Popular Majors | Associates Graduations | Bachelors Graduations | All Graduations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | 0 | 423 | 423 |
| Mathematics | 0 | 159 | 159 |
| General Biology | 0 | 147 | 147 |
| Public Policy | 0 | 129 | 129 |
| Political Science & Government | 0 | 106 | 106 |
Find out what University of Chicago's top fields of study and majors are