Explore Metro Chicago Hillel
Metro Chicago Hillel is the center for Jewish life for college students at many Chicago-based schools. Our campus and cross-campus programming, including Silverstein Base in Lincoln Park, Base Logan Square, and Base Loop, contributes to the strength of our Jewish community and creates a welcoming environment for every student to embrace Jewish traditions while exploring their own Jewish identity. We inspire Jewish students to make an enduring commitment to Jewish life by serving the cultural, religious and social needs of our diverse community.Undergraduate Enrollment
13,948 Students
*Percent of population
Graduate Enrollment
6,790 Students
*Percent of population
Jewish Experience
- Served by Hillel Yes
- Religious Services Available Yes
- Rabbi/Jewish Educator on Campus Yes
- Kosher Food Available No
- Birthright Israel Participation Yes
- Alt Break Participation No
- Jewish Studies Offered Yes
- Jewish Studies Major or Minor None
- Study Abroad in Israel University approved programs, Accepts credit for Israel study abroad
- Israel Fellow Yes
Religious Services
We host kosher Shabbat dinners on at least one of Metro Chicago Hillel's campuses every Friday night. Check out our website, MetroChicagoHillel.org to find out where we'll be this week and what's coming up!
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Additional Campus Information
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- Private/Public Private
- Acceptance Rate 68%
- U.S. Region Midwest
- Commuter/Residential Commuter
- Tuition In-State $43,665
- Tuition Out-of-State $43,665
- Out-of-State/Int’l 36% / 3%
- Greek Life Yes
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