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University of Chicago Faces Federal Scrutiny Over Admissions Practices

7/20/2025

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The University of Chicago is under scrutiny from the U.S. Justice Department and Department of Homeland Security over its admissions practices for international students. This revelation, shared in bond documents, raises concerns about potential financial repercussions, as international students make up 32% of the university's population and federal funding contributes 18% of its revenue.

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Story summary

The University of Chicago is under scrutiny from the U.S. Justice Department and Department of Homeland Security over its admissions practices for international students. This revelation, shared in bond documents, raises concerns about potential financial repercussions, as international students make up 32% of the university's population and federal funding contributes 18% of its revenue.