The University of Chicago is a private research university in Chicago's Hyde Park neighborhood, founded in 1890 by John D. Rockefeller. With about 7,400 undergraduate and 9,600 graduate students, UChicago is renowned for its rigorous Core Curriculum, Socratic seminars, and heavy theoretical emphasis. Notable academic strengths include economics, mathematics, physics, biology, philosophy, political science, and social thought; the university has produced more Nobel Laureate-affiliates than any other institution. The Maroons compete in NCAA Division III as members of the University Athletic Asso…
