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  • CHICAGO, IL
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University of Chicago
#2 in Best Colleges in Illinois
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  • 4 Year
  • CHICAGO, IL
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    University of Chicago Admissions

    What is the acceptance rate for UChicago?

    University of Chicago admissions is extremely selective with an acceptance rate of 5%. Students that get into University of Chicago have an average SAT score between 1500-1580 or an average ACT score of 34-35. The regular admissions application deadline for University of Chicago is January 2. Interested students can apply for early action and early decision. The early action deadline is November 1, and the early decision deadline is November 1.
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    Admissions Statistics

    Acceptance Rate
    5%
    Early Decision Acceptance Rate
    Total Applicants
    37,500
    SAT Range
    1500-1580
    SAT Reading
    740-780
    SAT Math
    760-800
    Students Submitting SAT
    52%
    ACT Range
    34-35
    ACT English
    34-36
    ACT Math
    31-35
    ACT Writing
    Students Submitting ACT
    32%

    Admissions Deadlines

    Application Deadline
    January 2
    Early Decision Deadline
    November 1
    Early Action Deadline
    November 1
    Offers Early Decision
    Yes
    Offers Early Action
    Yes
    Application Fee
    $75
    Application Website
    collegeadmissions.uchicago.edu/apply
    Accepts Common App
    Yes
    Accepts Coalition App
    Yes

    Admissions Requirements

    What Really Matters When Applying
    • High School GPA
      Considered but not required
    • High School Rank
      Considered but not required
    • High School Transcript
      Required
    • College Prep Courses
      Required
    • SAT/ACT
      Considered but not required
    • Recommendations
      Required
    Poll
    86%
    of students say the admissions process made them feel like the school cared about them as an applicant. 29 responses
    Poll
    90%
    of students feel the admissions process evaluated them individually as a real person, not just a set of numbers. 29 responses
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