| General information: |
(773) 702-1234 |
| Website: |
WWW.UCHICAGO.EDU |
| Type: |
Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above |
| Awards offered: |
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Doctor's degree
First-professional degree
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| Campus setting: |
City Large |
| Campus housing: |
Yes |
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General information:
| Admissions: |
http://collegeadmissions.uchicago.edu/ |
| Financial Aid: |
http://collegeaid.uchicago.edu/ |
| Apply Online: |
https://app.commonapp.org/ |
| 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 ammended in 1944. |
| Special Learning Opportunities: |
ROTC (Army, Air Force)
Study abroad
Teacher certification
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| Student Services: |
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
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| Credits Accepted: |
Advanced placement (AP) credits
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| Carnegie Classification: |
Research Universities (very high research activity) |
| Religious Affiliation: |
Not applicable |
| Other Characteristics: |
None |
| OPE ID: |
00177400 |
Estimated student expenses (before aid):
Undergraduate academic year prices
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Detailed expenses |
2008-2009 |
2007-2008 |
2006-2007 |
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Tuition and fees |
$38,492 |
$35,868 |
$34,005 |
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Books and supplies |
$1,100 |
$1,050 |
$1,000 |
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Living arrangement |
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On campus |
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Room and board |
$11,697 |
$11,139 |
$10,608 |
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Other |
$2,021 |
$1,919 |
$1,827 |
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Total expenses |
2008-2009 |
2007-2008 |
2006-2007 |
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On campus |
$53,310 |
$49,976 |
$47,440 |
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Financial aid:
Full-time, first-time degree/certificate-seeking students
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Enrollment:
Fall 2007:
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Total enrollment |
16633 |
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Undergraduate enrollment |
10463 |
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Graduate enrollment |
5000 |
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Age data are reported for Fall 2007. |
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Residence data are reported for first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates. |
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Admissions:
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Undergraduate application fee: $65 |
Undergraduate admissions:
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TOTAL |
MALE |
FEMALE |
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Number of applicants: |
12376 |
5883 |
6493 |
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Percent admitted: |
28% |
29% |
27% |
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Percent admitted who enrolled: |
38% |
38% |
37% |
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Admissions Considerations |
Required |
Recommended |
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Secondary school GPA |
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X |
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Secondary school rank |
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X |
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Secondary school record |
X |
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Recommendations |
X |
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Admission test scores |
X |
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TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) |
X |
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Test Scores (enrolled first-time students):
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Students submitting scores |
NUMBER |
PERCENT |
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SAT |
1026 |
79% |
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ACT |
658 |
50% |
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Test Scores |
25th Percentile* |
75th Percentile** |
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SAT Critical Reading |
660 |
770 |
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SAT Math |
650 |
760 |
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ACT Composite |
28 |
33 |
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ACT English |
29 |
35 |
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ACT Math |
28 |
34 |
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Notes:
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* 25% of students scored at or below |
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** 25% of students scored above |
Programs/majors
Completions 2007-2008:
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Program |
Bachelor |
Master |
Doctor |
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Natural resources and conservation. |
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Environmental Studies |
8 |
- |
- |
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Category total |
8 |
- |
- |
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Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies. |
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African Studies |
1 |
- |
- |
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Latin American Studies |
8 |
5 |
- |
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Near and Middle Eastern Studies |
- |
26 |
- |
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Russian Studies |
1 |
- |
- |
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Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other |
- |
- |
- |
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Category total |
10 |
31 |
- |
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Computer and information sciences and support services. |
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Computer Science |
10 |
35 |
9 |
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Category total |
10 |
35 |
9 |
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Education. |
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Education, General |
- |
9 |
- |
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Category total |
- |
9 |
- |
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Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics. |
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Linguistics |
19 |
5 |
5 |
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Comparative Literature |
9 |
1 |
3 |
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East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other |
8 |
2 |
2 |
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Slavic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General |
5 |
4 |
1 |
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German Language and Literature |
4 |
4 |
3 |
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South Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General |
1 |
2 |
1 |
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Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other |
4 |
5 |
3 |
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Ancient Near Eastern/Biblical Languages, Lit & Linguistics |
- |
1 |
2 |
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Middle/Near Eastern/Semitic Languages, Lit & Linguistics, Other |
18 |
15 |
9 |
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Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General |
20 |
2 |
5 |
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Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, Other |
1 |
2 |
- |
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Category total |
89 |
43 |
34 |
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Legal professions and studies. |
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Law (LLB, JD) |
- |
- |
211 |
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Advanced Legal Research/Studies, Gen (LLM, MCL, MLI, MSL, JSD/SJD) |
- |
- |
3 |
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Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other |
- |
53 |
- |
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Category total |
- |
53 |
214 |
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English language and literature/letters. |
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English Language and Literature, General |
63 |
7 |
7 |
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Category total |
63 |
7 |
7 |
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Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities. |
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies |
8 |
- |
- |
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General Studies |
- |
27 |
- |
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Humanities/Humanistic Studies |
12 |
128 |
- |
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Category total |
20 |
155 |
- |
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Biological and biomedical sciences. |
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General |
130 |
- |
- |
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Biophysics |
- |
- |
4 |
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Molecular Biochemistry |
- |
- |
8 |
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Developmental Biology and Embryology |
- |
2 |
6 |
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Microbiology, General |
- |
- |
5 |
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Immunology |
- |
- |
3 |
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Genetics, General |
- |
1 |
7 |
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Molecular Genetics |
- |
- |
5 |
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Human/Medical Genetics |
- |
- |
2 |
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Molecular Physiology |
- |
- |
1 |
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Neurobiology and Neurophysiology |
- |
- |
4 |
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Pathology/Experimental Pathology |
- |
3 |
- |
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Oncology and Cancer Biology |
- |
- |
4 |
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Ecology |
- |
1 |
6 |
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Evolutionary Biology |
- |
2 |
3 |
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Category total |
130 |
9 |
58 |
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Mathematics and statistics. |
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Mathematics, General |
62 |
19 |
17 |
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Applied Mathematics, Other |
- |
57 |
- |
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Statistics, General |
2 |
17 |
5 |
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Category total |
64 |
93 |
22 |
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Multi/interdisciplinary studies. |
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Medieval and Renaissance Studies |
1 |
- |
- |
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Nutrition Sciences |
- |
- |
1 |
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Neuroscience |
- |
2 |
1 |
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Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other |
- |
1 |
3 |
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Category total |
1 |
3 |
5 |
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Philosophy and religious studies. |
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Philosophy |
45 |
7 |
6 |
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Jewish/Judaic Studies |
1 |
- |
- |
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Category total |
46 |
7 |
6 |
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Theology and religious vocations. |
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Theology/Theological Studies |
5 |
49 |
17 |
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Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv) |
- |
- |
14 |
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Category total |
5 |
49 |
31 |
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Physical sciences. |
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Physical Sciences |
- |
1 |
- |
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Astronomy |
- |
4 |
4 |
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Chemistry, General |
18 |
24 |
24 |
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Chemistry, Other |
18 |
- |
- |
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Geophysics and Seismology |
7 |
- |
3 |
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Physics, General |
37 |
15 |
19 |
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Category total |
80 |
44 |
50 |
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Psychology. |
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Psychology, General |
46 |
13 |
12 |
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Counseling Psychology |
23 |
8 |
6 |
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Category total |
69 |
21 |
18 |
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Public administration and social service professions. |
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Public Policy Analysis |
49 |
112 |
3 |
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Social Work |
- |
- |
7 |
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Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other |
- |
208 |
- |
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Category total |
49 |
320 |
10 |
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Social sciences. |
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Social Sciences, General |
- |
173 |
7 |
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Anthropology |
38 |
15 |
17 |
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Economics, General |
183 |
42 |
27 |
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Geography |
8 |
1 |
- |
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International Relations and Affairs |
50 |
52 |
- |
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Political Science and Government, General |
100 |
8 |
11 |
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Sociology |
19 |
32 |
15 |
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Social Sciences, Other |
16 |
- |
- |
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Category total |
414 |
323 |
77 |
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Visual and performing arts. |
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Design and Visual Communications, General |
- |
9 |
- |
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Film/Cinema Studies |
18 |
- |
4 |
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Art History, Criticism and Conservation |
18 |
7 |
12 |
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Music, General |
10 |
3 |
6 |
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Visual and Performing Arts, Other |
1 |
- |
- |
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Category total |
47 |
19 |
22 |
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Health professions and related clinical sciences. |
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Medicine (MD) |
- |
- |
98 |
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Public Health, Other |
- |
4 |
- |
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Category total |
- |
4 |
98 |
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Business, management, marketing, and related support services. |
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Business/Commerce, General |
- |
- |
17 |
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Business Administration and Management, General |
- |
1336 |
- |
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International Business/Trade/Commerce |
- |
4 |
- |
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Category total |
- |
1340 |
17 |
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History |
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History, General |
68 |
34 |
35 |
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History and Philosophy of Science and Technology |
12 |
- |
- |
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History, Other |
- |
- |
5 |
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Category total |
80 |
34 |
40 |
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Grand total |
1185 |
2599 |
718 |
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Data shown are for first majors |
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(-) Program is not offered at this award level |
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