Shimer College

3424 S. State St., Chicago, IL 60505
Tel: 312-235-3555
Private, non-profit | 125 students
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Shimer is a small independent four-year liberal arts college located just minutes from downtown Chicago. Our students develop their capacity for critical thought and interpersonal communication through careful reading of the Great Books, which sustain a life-long passion for learning. With classes of 12 students, a full-time teaching faculty, and great books, Shimer offers a rare and enduring educational experience.

School Overview:
Shimer College
Title IV Eligible Yes
Carnegie Classification Other
Institution Level 4 or more years
Institution Control Private, non-profit
Full-Time Undergraduate		 125 students
Part-Time Undergraduate		 14 students
 
Total Enrollment 125 students
Total Dormitory Capacity 100 students
Tuition 26510
Tuition Notes In State And Out Of
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid 93%
% Students Receiving Federal Grants 30%
Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received $2,000
% Students Receiving State/Local Grants 30%
Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received $1,500
% Students Receiving Institutional Grants 92%
Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received $8,800
% Students Receiving Loans 60%
Avg. Amount Of Loan Received $6,200

School Notes:

  • An independent four-year liberal arts college, Shimer’s academic programs feature an interdisciplinary core curriculum originally designed by Robert M. Hutchins of the University of Chicago and grounded in the Great Books tradition.
  • The 450-acre campus includes more than 100 facilities, including a performing arts center, fitness center, and dining hall.
  • Shimer College offers Day Program for traditional-age students, Every-Third-Weekend Program for working adults, Shimer-in-Oxford Program for third- and fourth-year students, Early Entrant Program for high school-age students; graduate courses in the Teaching Fellows Program for professional teacher development.

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