University of Chicago Admissions Information

5%
Acceptance Rate
$75
Application Fee
38,631
Total Applicants
88%
Yield Rate

Admissions Overview

The admission process at University of Chicago has a 5% acceptance rate. The cost to apply is $75. University of Chicago has test optional requirements that focus on each student's unique potential.

Selectivity

5%

Extremely Selective

Application Volume

38,631

Total Applicants

Enrollment Yield

88%

Students who enroll

Admission Requirements

The admission process at University of Chicago has a 5% acceptance rate. The cost to apply is $75. Standardized test score requirements may vary. The admissions team at University of Chicago evaluates each application holistically to assess student potential.

Testing Policy

Test Optional

Students may apply without submitting standardized test scores

Application Cost

$75

Non-refundable application fee

Complete Application Requirements

Required for Admission

๐Ÿ“„
High School Transcript
Required
๐Ÿ’Œ
Letters of Recommendation
Required
๐Ÿ’ผ
Work Experience
Required

Optional (Considered if Submitted)

๐Ÿ“Š
High School GPA
Optional
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Standardized Test Scores
Optional
๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ
English Proficiency Test
Optional
โœ๏ธ
Personal Statement/Essay
Optional
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High School Class Rank
Optional
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Legacy Status
Optional

Not Considered for Admission

๐Ÿง 
Other Tests (Wonderlic/WISC)
Not Considered

Note: Requirements may vary by program or student type. International students may have additional requirements. Contact the admissions office for specific questions about your application.

Test Scores

Test score ranges represent the 25th to 75th percentile of admitted students at University of Chicago. About 46% of admitted students submitted SAT scores, with total scores typically ranging from 1,510 to 1,570. Additionally, about 30% of admitted students submitted ACT scores, with composite scores typically ranging from 34 to 35.

SAT Scores

46% of students submitted
Total Score

400

1600

1510 โ€“ 1570

Reading and Writing

200

800

740 โ€“ 770

Math

200

800

770 โ€“ 800

ACT Scores

30% of students submitted
Composite Score

1

36

34 โ€“ 35

English

1

36

34 โ€“ 36

Math

1

36

32 โ€“ 36

Admission Statistics

38,631 students applied to UCHICAGO. Of those, 5% were accepted (1,849 students). Of these 1,849 accepted students, 1,626 chose to enroll.

38,631

Total Applicants

1,849

Students Admitted

1,626

Students Enrolled

5%

Acceptance Rate

Admission Funnel

Applied
38,631
Admitted
1,849
Enrolled
1,626