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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
CountyDu Page County, IL
Title IV EligibleYes
Carnegie ClassificationOther
Institution Level4 or more years
Institution ControlPrivate, non-profit
Instructional Staff Total
(research/public service staff included)		12 staff115 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment125 students1,633 students
% American Indian/Alaskan		-1%
% Asian		-2%
% Hawaiian		-1%
% Hispanic		-3%
% Black		-6%
% White		-84%
% Two or more races		-2%
Finances and Admission
In-State Tuition Fees
(2012-13)		$30,780$24,462
 
Out-State Tuition Fees
(2012-13)		$30,780$24,744
 
Total Dormitory Capacity100571
Tuition26510
Tuition NotesIn state and out of
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid93%96%
Percent Admitted71%64%

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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