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University of Chicago Men's Football

The University of Chicago men's football program competes in NCAA Division III (D3) as a member of the Midwest Conference, based in Chicago, Illinois. The program is better funded than 74% of D3 men's football programs, earning a B for resources. Academically, graduates outperform those at 99% of D3 men's football programs, and the school is more affordable than 15% of them.

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Program
Roster Size
Number of athletes on the team roster.
87
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division III (D3)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Midwest Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
private
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
city
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
21,145
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
5%
State
Illinois
City
Chicago
Address
5801 S Ellis Ave
Staff
Craig Knoche
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Daniel Gallagher
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Erik Karlson
Football Defensive Coordinator (linebackers) Recruiting States - Il In Ia Ks Me Mi Mn Mo Nh Oh Vt Wi
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Jacob Mooney
Assistant Football Coach (assistant Offensive Line)
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A

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 99% of D3 men's football programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
99%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree on time.
96%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median graduate earnings 6 years after enrollment.
$80,870
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median graduate earnings 10 years after enrollment.
$91,885
D

Cost of Attendance

This school is more affordable than 15% of D3 men's football programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$67,446
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$67,446
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
Not reported
Average Net Price
Average cost after grants and scholarships.
$28,060
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
$75
B

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 74% of D3 men's football programs.

Total Revenue
Total annual program revenue from all sources.
$775,001
Operating Budget
Annual program spending on operations, travel, and staff.
$162,073
Est. Athletic Aid per Athlete
Estimated average athletic scholarship per roster spot.
Not reported
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