The University of Chicago is a private research university located in Chicago, Illinois. Its Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering offers the university's only undergraduate engineering major (Molecular Engineering, BS) — a narrow, specialized program distinct from general mechanical/electrical/civil engineering.
private
Ranked #6 in National Universities (U.S. News & World Report, 2026 Best Colleges rankings).
Tuition is approximately $73,266 per year for 2025-26; total published cost of attendance (tuition, fees, housing, food, and other expenses) is approximately $98,301 per year.
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