Published
January 22, 2013
This article discusses important factors to consider when evaluating and choosing a liberal arts college.
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
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| 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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