Stories from students at University of Chicago


University of Chicago 🇺🇸
Chicago, US
Cairo to Chicago: A CS Student's Journey to UChicago with a full scholarship

by Omar from Egypt 🇪🇬


University of Chicago 🇺🇸
Chicago, US
From Chile to the US: My Way to the University of Chicago with full financial aid

by Colomba from Chile 🇨🇱


University of Chicago 🇺🇸
Chicago, US
My journey to a full-ride at UChicago and reflections on Freshman year

by Elena-Alexandra from Romania 🇷🇴


University of Chicago 🇺🇸
Chicago, US
From Uruguay to Chicago: How I got into the UChicago class of 2028 with a full scholarship
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by Manuela from Uruguay 🇺🇾
Location & Campus
Gender Distribution
Fall 2023 undergraduate% of International Students
2023-24 undergraduateUniversity of Chicago is located in Large City of Chicago, IL, US🇺🇸
Admissions
Deadlines
- Early ActionFall 2025
- Early DecisionFall 2025
- Early Decision IIFall 2025
- Regular DecisionFall 2025
Acceptance Rate
Fall 2023 undergraduateInternational
Overall
Test Scores SAT/ACT
Test Policy for Fall 2025: SAT/ACT Optional
SAT
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
Math
ACT
Composite
Relative Importance of Factors in Admission Decisions
Academic Factors
Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
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Rigor of secondary school record | ✓ | |||
Class rank | ✓ | |||
Academic GPA | ✓ | |||
Standardized test scores | ✓ | |||
Application essay | ✓ | |||
Recommendation(s) | ✓ |
Non-Academic Factors
Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
---|---|---|---|---|
Interview | ✓ | |||
Extracurricular activities | ✓ | |||
Talent/ability | ✓ | |||
Character/personal qualities | ✓ | |||
First generation | ✓ | |||
Alumni/ae relation | ||||
Geographical residence | ✓ | |||
State residency | ✓ | |||
Religious affiliation/commitment | ||||
Volunteer work | ✓ | |||
Work experience | ✓ | |||
Level of applicant’s interest | ✓ |
Supplemental Essays
How does the University of Chicago, as you know it now, satisfy your desire for a particular kind of learning, community, and future? Please address with some specificity your own wishes and how they relate to UChicago.
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Costs & Aid
Estimated expenses | Academic year 2023-24 |
---|---|
Undergraduate tuition and fees | $65,619 |
Books and supplies | $1,800 |
On-campus housing | $19,221 |
On-campus other expenses | $2,400 |
Total | $89,040 |