Early Action
Fall 2027
University of Chicago
Chicago, IL, US🇺🇸
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 DecisionFall 2027
- Early Decision IIFall 2027
- Regular DecisionFall 2027
Acceptance Rate
Fall 2023 undergraduateInternational
Overall
Test Scores SAT/ACT
Test Policy for Fall 2025: SAT/ACT Optional
SAT
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
740770
Math
770800
ACT
Composite
3435
Relative Importance of Factors in Admission Decisions
Academic Factors
| Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ✓ |
Costs & Aid
$89,040Total Cost (On Campus)
$28,534Average Cost After Aid (On Campus)
| 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 |
Rankings
#11U.S. News Best National University Rankings 2025
#=14Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025
#21QS World University Rankings 2025
Fields of Study
Students graduated in 2022-2023