<p>Why isnt U Chicago usually not considered a liberl arts school?</p>
<p>As far as I know, UChicago is a research university with a liberal arts college like undegraduate "College". </p>
<p>Most LACs don't have graduate school, while there are two thirds of UChicago students who pursue an advanced degree. Somebody who knows more about UChicago correct me if necesssary.</p>
<p>That's the usual distinction, but the College, in my opinion, is an exemplar of the liberal arts tradition.</p>
<p>I think the College is considered a liberal arts university/college</p>
<p>Yes, in the general sense, but never in the sense that someone uses when they say "liberal arts college." For example, I don't think Chicago is ever discussed in the threads about "liberal arts colleges." This usage might be specific to US or North America, I don't know.</p>
<p>I'm not sure this is all bad, since liberal arts college are oftened considered "soft," especially with respect to the physical sciences.</p>
<p>right, well instead of having just a "College" (like LACs), Chitown is also a research/delicious university</p>
<p>hehe delicious</p>