Nonprofit

Shimer College

Chicago, IL
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www.shimer.edu

  • About Us

    Shimer College, the Great Books College of the Chicago, is a small independent four-year liberal arts college located just minutes from downtown Chicago. Our students develop their capacity for critical thought and interpersonal communication through careful reading of the Great Books, which sustain a life-long passion for learning. With classes of no more than 12 students, a full-time teaching faculty, and great books, Shimer offers a rare and enduring educational experience.

    Shimer College, the Great Books College of the Chicago, is a small independent four-year liberal arts college located just minutes from downtown Chicago. Our students develop their capacity for critical thought and interpersonal communication through careful reading of the Great Books, which sustain a life-long passion for learning. With classes of no more than 12 students, a full-time teaching faculty, and great books, Shimer offers a rare and enduring educational experience.

    Cause Areas Include

    • Education

    Location

    • 3424 S. State Street, Chicago, IL 60616, United States
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