Students at the University of Chicago ("U of C" or "UChicago") are stereotyped as quite the quirky bunch—a group that would rather compete in who most carefully read their assigned readings than a game of basketball. Here, that atmosphere is energized by a genuine appreciation for intellectual progress, with students as enthusiastic about their research as their superstar professors. No stereotype can hold completely true, however—just as many students in Polo shirts and flat-billed caps can be seen walking around campus as in tattered skinny jeans and oversized flannels. Moreover, on any given weekend, you’re likely to find equal attendance at private apartment parties and those held by Greek organizations.

The University of Chicago is relatively small, enrolling about 5,000 undergraduates, and 14,000 in total. The College of the University of Chicago is the sole division of the University that serves undergrads—offering 49 majors and 22 minors—and is split into Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, and New Collegiate Divisions. The University of Chicago offers its potential grad students programs which consist of courses in Biological Science, Humanities, Physical Science, and Social Science. The university also has six professional schools, which include, among others, a School of Medicine, Business, Law, and Public Policy.

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