About University of Chicago

An urban research university chartered in 1890, the University of Chicago has been shaping higher education and the intellectual lives of its students for more than a century.

Boasting a 217-acre campus on the shores of Lake Michigan as well as University Centers across the world, UChicago has been home to more than 80 Nobel laureates, the largest number affiliated with any American university.

The undergraduate College is the largest academic unit of the university, which encompasses 10 graduate divisions and professional schools, including on-campus law, business, and medical schools. Students in the College develop critical, analytic, and writing skills in our rigorous, interdisciplinary Core Curriculum.

Graduate students test their ideas with UChicago scholars, and become the next generation of leaders in academia, industry, nonprofits, and government.

University of Chicago Military & Veteran Support Programs

University of Chicago offers the following veteran and military support programs: 

• University of Chicago has GI Bill approved programs
• Has a Student Veterans of America chapter
• Does not offer credit for military experience
• Does not award credit for the CLEP and DSST exams
• University of Chicago is not approved for Tuition Assistance
• University of Chicago is a Yellow Ribbon school
• University of Chicago is not a MyCAA approved school

Is University of Chicago a GI Bill approved school?

Yes, University of Chicago is a GI Bill approved school. However, you will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred degree program is covered by the GI Bill. For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

Is University of Chicago a Yellow Ribbon school?

Yes, University of Chicago is a Yellow Ribbon school.

Eligible military and veteran students may have up to 100% of their tuition covered, with zero tuition costs out-of-pocket. You will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred degree program is 100% covered by the Yellow Ribbon. For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here. 

Does University of Chicago offer Yellow Ribbon for master’s programs?

Yes, University of Chicago offers Yellow Ribbon funding for master’s programs.  

Eligible students may have up to 100% of their tuition covered, with zero costs out-of-pocket. You will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred advanced degree program is in fact covered by the Yellow Ribbon. For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

What are University of Chicago’s tuition rates for military and veterans?

At $1,921 per credit hour University of Chicago's tuition rate for active military exceeds the Tuition Rate assistance cap of $250 per hour. This means that the student may have out-of-pocket costs. For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.