Applying to U of Chicago

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of University of Chicago is 5.00% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 87.99%. 17,373 men and 21,249 women applied to U of Chicago and 1,042 men and 850 women students were accepted.

Among them, 927 men and 740 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at U of Chicago.

In 2024, 755 students (46% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 481 students (30%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at U of Chicago.

The median SAT score is 1,550 with 760 SAT EBRW and 790 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 770 and the 25^th percentile is 740. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 800 and 25^th percentile is 770 .

The median ACT composite score is 35 with 75^th percentile score of 35 and 25^th percentile score of 34 at U of Chicago. The median ACT math score is 34 and the ACT English score is 35.

The SAT and ACT scores at University of Chicago are relatively high compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,492, ACT: 33 - private (not-for-profit) research university with very high research activity).

It requires to submit High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, Recommendations, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at U of Chicago. The english proficiency test is not reqired, but considered.

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply University of Chicago.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

The application fee is $75 for undergraduate schools and $90 for graduate schools of University of Chicago. The next table provides general admission information for applying to U of Chicago.