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University of Chicago
Chicago,
IL
•4-Year Private•
Acceptance Rate5%
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About UChicago
Chartered in 1890, the University of Chicago’s approximately 6,800 undergraduates comprise a community of exceptional student scholars who choose UChicago for its rigorous liberal arts curriculum, small discussion-style seminars and 5:1 student-faculty ratio. Students also prepare for challenging careers and competitive graduate schools through professional and recreational opportunities on campus and in Chicago. Focused on careful reading, analytical writing, and critical thinking, UChicago’s Core Curriculum is the perfect foundation for any major and all future endeavors. With over 50 majors and more than 40 minors, students can double-major, create their own major, or explore interdisciplinary opportunities. Undergraduates choose electives from more than 3,000 courses offered in the College each year, and over 40% study abroad through nearly 60 faculty-designed and taught programs. UChicago also sponsors a wealth of undergraduate research opportunities in all subjects.
From University of Chicago
A University of Chicago education is about more than gaining a set of skills or honing the ability to think critically. It is a way of experiencing and moving through the world: interest in a lifelong dialogue across cultures and disciplines, inclination to ask good questions, and willingness to change perspective after encountering new ideas.
Community starts at UChicago by sharing a common space and a common spirit. Our residential Houses become a home the minute you set foot on campus. And with over 450 student activities and a campus alive with yearly events and wild traditions, the question isn’t if you’ll get involved, but how.
University of Chicago is a private, nonprofit university in the city of Chicago, Illinois. UChicago was founded in 1890. The college currently enrolls around 15,946 students per year, including 7,500 undergrads.
UChicago Acceptance Rate
It is extremely difficult to get into UChicago. UChicago admitted 5% of all applicants in 2022. Out of 37,522 applications received in 2022, 2,039 students were offered admission.
| University of Chicago Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 5% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED offered but % not available |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Average GPA | 4.0 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 52% |
| 2023 University of Chicago Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | Quarter |
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 5% |
| Early Decision I | ED I offered |
| Early Decision II | ED II offered |
| Early Action | EA offered |
| Average GPA | 4.0 |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 52% |
| Test Optional? | Test optional application is available |
| Tuition | $63,801 |
| Percent of Need Met | 100% |
| Average First-Year Financial Aid Package | $68,901 |
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University of Chicago is located Chicago.
If you would like to see UChicago for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 94 to Chicago, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Chicago Midway Airport.
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College Info
UChicago Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Not available
Transfer Applications are Due
Not available
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
University of Chicago is a member of the Coalition for College.
More than an application, the Coalition provides free tools and resources to help students through the college admissions process, beginning as early as 9th grade.
UChicago SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1510 - 1560
Math SAT Range
760 - 800
Reading SAT Range
740 - 780
UChicago Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$86,640
In State$86,640
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$63,801
$63,801
Fees
$1,818
$1,818
Housing
$19,221
$19,221
Books
$1,800
$1,800
Student Life
Wondering what life at UChicago is like? There are approximately 15,946 students enrolled at UChicago, including 7,500 undergraduate students and 8,446 graduate students. 99% percent of students attend school full-time, 19% percent are from IL and 81% percent of students are from other states.
99%
Full Time0.20%
Part Time19%
In State81%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
15,946
Campus Setting
Urban
Acceptance Rate
5%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Unknown
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