Old University of Chicago
Old University of Chicago at a Glance
- U.S. influence rank
- #845
Reviewed by James A. Barham, PhD, Vice President and Academic Editor. Influence ranks come from our InfluenceRanking™ methodology; other figures come from federal data, with the year shown under each section. Report an error
About Old University of Chicago
According to Wikipedia, The Old University of Chicago was the legal name given in 1890 to the defunct school previously named "University of Chicago". The school, founded in 1856 by Baptist church leaders, was called the "University of Chicago" . After years of financial struggle, the university's campus was badly damaged by fire, the school was foreclosed on by its creditors, its classes ceased in 1886, and it no longer admitted students. Rather than try to continue operations, its trustees decided in 1890 to change the school's name to the "Old University of Chicago" and allow the establishment of a new "University of Chicago."
What Is Old University of Chicago Known For?
Old University of Chicago is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
- Physics
- Sociology
- Law
- Economics
- Social Work
- Medical
- Political Science
- Mathematics
- History
- Business
- Religious Studies
- Psychology
- Engineering
- Anthropology
- Philosophy
- Literature
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Education
- Biology
- Communications
- Criminal Justice
- Earth Sciences
Old University of Chicago's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Each rank compares how much Old University of Chicago's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence
Old University of Chicago ranks #347 in the U.S. and #1557 worldwide for influence in Physics.
Old University of Chicago ranks #410 in the U.S. and #1442 worldwide for influence in Sociology.
Old University of Chicago ranks #419 in the U.S. and #1430 worldwide for influence in Law.
Old University of Chicago ranks #482 in the U.S. and #2892 worldwide for influence in Economics.
Old University of Chicago ranks #765 in the U.S. and #1860 worldwide for influence in Social Work.
social-work DegreesOld University of Chicago ranks #802 in the U.S. and #2830 worldwide for influence in Medical.
Old University of Chicago ranks #817 in the U.S. and #3547 worldwide for influence in Political Science.
Old University of Chicago ranks #826 in the U.S. and #3250 worldwide for influence in Mathematics.
Old University of Chicago ranks #897 in the U.S. and #2786 worldwide for influence in History.
Old University of Chicago ranks #926 in the U.S. and #3511 worldwide for influence in Business.
Old University of Chicago ranks #964 in the U.S. and #4572 worldwide for influence in Religious Studies.
Old University of Chicago ranks #968 in the U.S. and #2539 worldwide for influence in Psychology.
Old University of Chicago ranks #978 in the U.S. and #5272 worldwide for influence in Engineering.
Old University of Chicago ranks #1004 in the U.S. and #3041 worldwide for influence in Anthropology.
anthropology DegreesOld University of Chicago ranks #1012 in the U.S. and #3380 worldwide for influence in Philosophy.
Old University of Chicago ranks #1075 in the U.S. and #3234 worldwide for influence in Literature.
Old University of Chicago ranks #1203 in the U.S. and #4922 worldwide for influence in Chemistry.
chemistry DegreesOld University of Chicago ranks #1518 in the U.S. and #6259 worldwide for influence in Computer Science.
Old University of Chicago ranks #1599 in the U.S. and #6277 worldwide for influence in Education.
Old University of Chicago ranks #1735 in the U.S. and #7012 worldwide for influence in Biology.
Old University of Chicago ranks #1981 in the U.S. and #7358 worldwide for influence in Communications.
Old University of Chicago ranks #2607 in the U.S. and #5415 worldwide for influence in Criminal Justice.
Old University of Chicago ranks #2885 in the U.S. and #9893 worldwide for influence in Earth Sciences.
Who Are Old University of Chicago's Most Influential Alumni?
Old University of Chicago's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Sociology, Physics, and Law. Here are some of Old University of Chicago's most famous alumni:
