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University of Chicago
Chicago, IL · Private nonprofit · Large city · Website
- Admission rate
- 4.5%
- Extremely selective
- Average net price
- $16,776
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 95%
- Median earnings
- $103,872
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
University of Chicago is a private nonprofit college in Chicago, IL with 7,569 undergraduates. It admits 4.5% of applicants, and admitted students average 1554 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $16,776 per year ($394 for families earning under $30,000). 95% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $103,872 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 4.5%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 38,631
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 1,849
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 88%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing740–780
200800
SAT Math770–800
200800
ACT Composite34–35
136
What University of Chicago looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPAConsidered
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsRequired
- Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
- Legacy statusConsidered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testConsidered
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $94,971
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $73,962
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$394
- $30–48k$1,148
- $48–75k$2,800
- $75–110k$7,744
- $110k+$49,769
Get a personal estimate with University of Chicago's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 95%
- Freshman retention
- 99%
- Median earnings
- $103,872
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $12,000
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 7,569
- Student–faculty ratio
- 5:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 17%
- White30%
- Hispanic17%
- Black7%
- Asian19%
University of Chicago FAQ
What is University of Chicago's acceptance rate?+
University of Chicago admits 4.5% of applicants, which makes it extremely selective.
What SAT score do you need for University of Chicago?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 740–780 on SAT Reading and Writing and 770–800 on SAT Math; the average total is 1554.
What ACT score do you need for University of Chicago?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 34–35.
Is University of Chicago test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to University of Chicago?+
In Fall 2023, 38,631 students applied to University of Chicago and 1,849 were admitted; 1,626 enrolled.
Does University of Chicago consider legacy status?+
Yes. University of Chicago reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does University of Chicago require an essay?+
University of Chicago reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does University of Chicago cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $94,971 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $16,776.
What is University of Chicago's graduation rate?+
95% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 144050 · How we use this data
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