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On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into University of Chicago, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

5
%
Acceptance rate
3.92
Average High School GPA
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into University of Chicago?

5%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, UChicago accepted 5% of applicants. We classify this as most selective.

In the most recent year, 42,831 people applied and 1,955 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
885 / 23636 (4%)
Men
1070 / 19195 (6%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at University of Chicago:

100%
80.0
60.0
40.0
20.0
0.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

88%
Enrollment of those accepted
Very High
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 88% ended up enrolling at University of Chicago, making their yield rate Very High. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into University of Chicago by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things UChicago considers:

Very Important

  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Talent/Ability

Considered

  • Academic GPA
  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Class Rank
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • State Residency
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Interview

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into University of Chicago?

3.92
Average High School GPA
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended University of Chicago as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.92. 96% of freshmen who attended UChicago were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 99% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
62%
3.75-3.99
29%
3.50-3.74
7%
3.25-3.49
1%
3.00-3.24
1%

UChicago is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

46%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

30%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
770
75th Percentile
800
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
740
75th Percentile
780
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1510
75th Percentile
1560

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to University of Chicago. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

Early Decision

Early Decision is a program in which students commit to attend a school if they are accepted. Some schools have a higher acceptance rate for Early Decision than regular decision.

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