UChicago
University of Chicago · Chicago, Illinois · Private
UChicago admitted 4.5% of 45,533 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1500–1560 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 95% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at UChicago
Enter a score to see whether UChicago is a reach, target or likely school for you.
It admits 4.5% of applicants, so it’s a reach for everyone, even with perfect scores.
A rough read from the admit rate and test scores only. Grades, courses, essays and activities matter as much or more.
Early decision and early action
UChicago offers early decision but didn’t report how many early applicants it admitted.
UChicago offers early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.
What admissions weighs
How UChicago rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Character
Important
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Considered
- Class rank
- GPA
- Test scores
- First generation
- Legacy
- Where you live
- State residency
- Religion
- Volunteering
- Work experience
Not considered
- Interview
- Showing interest
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 4.54 GPA. 97% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $90,360 a year. After grants, students paid $27,979 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
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