The University of Chicago
Latin: Universitas Chicaginiensis
MottoCrescat scientia; vita excolatur (Latin)
Motto in English
Let knowledge grow from more to more; and so be human life enriched
TypePrivate
Established1890
Academic affiliations
AAU
NAICU
URA
EndowmentUS$8.2 billion (2018)
PresidentRobert J. Zimmer
ProvostDaniel Diermeier
Academic staff
2,859
Administrative staff
15,949 (including employees of the University of Chicago Medical Center)
Students16,446
Undergraduates6,286
Postgraduates10,159
Location
Chicago
,
Illinois
,
United States
CampusUrban
217 acres (87.8 ha) (Main Campus) 41°47′23″N 87°35′59″W / 41.78972°N 87.59972°W / 41.78972; -87.59972Coordinates: 41°47′23″N 87°35′59″W / 41.78972°N 87.59972°W / 41.78972; -87.59972
42 acres (17.0 ha) (Warren Woods Ecological Field Station, Warren Woods State Park)
30 acres (12.1 ha) (Yerkes Observatory)
ColorsMaroon and White
         
NicknameMaroons
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division III – UAA
MascotPhil the Phoenix
Websitewww.uchicago.edu