The University of Chicago is a private university that was established in 1891. Located in the community of Hyde Park, the University of Chicago is well known for its diversity and academic heritage. Affiliated with 82 Nobel Prize laureates, the University of Chicago is widely regarded as one of the world's foremost universities and is ranked among the nation’s top ten educational institutions by US News and World Report. The university also has a rich architectural history with its limestone Gothic buildings, which are uniquely contrasted with other brightly colored buildings. Being only 7 miles from downtown Chicago, visitors to this campus can also take advantage of the city’s educational and cultural learning opportunities, including The Museum of Science and Industry, The Art Institute of Chicago, and The Field Museum.