7%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 2,345 |
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| Declined | + 29,938 |
| Total Received | 32,283 |
| Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Stanford University | Stanford, CA |
| Harvard University | Cambridge, MA |
| New York University | New York, NY |
| Johns Hopkins University | Baltimore, MD |
| Columbia University | New York, NY |
| University of Notre Dame | Notre Dame, IN |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, TN |
| Boston University | Boston, MA |
| Brown University | Providence, RI |
| Princeton University | Princeton, NJ |
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The University of Chicago, founded in 1890, is a private, comprehensive university. Its 217-acre campus is located seven miles south of downtown Chicago.
| Public/private | Private (nonprofit) |
|---|---|
| Campus Enrollment | 14,347 |
| Established in | 1890 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College |
| Accredited by | • HLC Higher Learning Commission |
217-acre campus in Chicago (population: 2,716,450). Air, bus, and train serve Chicago.
The University of Chicago
5801 South Ellis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637
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| Application fee | $75 |
|---|---|
| Common application accepted | yes |
| Application deadline | January 2 |
| School has early decision program | yes |
| Early decision program application deadline | November 1 |
| School has early action program | yes |
| Early action program application deadline | November 1 |
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) |
Neither |
| SAT/ACT requirements |
SAT Subject Tests Not used SAT or ACT Considered if submitted |
7%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 2,345 |
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| Declined | + 29,938 |
| Total Received | 32,283 |
Character/ personal qualities
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations
Secondary school record
Standardized test scores
Alumni/ae relationship
Class rank
Geographical residence
Minority affiliation
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency
Volunteer Work
Work Experience
Interview
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James Nondorf
Vice President and Dean of College Admissions and Financial Aid
P: 773 702-8650
F: 773 702-0661
collegeadmissions@uchicago.edu
100%
$57,011
| Tuition | $55,425 |
| Room & board | $12,021 |
| Additional fees | $1,581 |
| Books & supplies | $1,800 |
| Total | $70,827 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Aid | - $57,011 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $13,816 |
Need-based
| Federal | $5,523,909 |
| State | $813,123 |
| Institutional | $129,086,117 |
| Other external | $1,475,066 |
| Total | $136,898,215 |
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FAFSA
Institution's own financial aid form
CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE
Other
P: 773 702-8666
F: 773 834-4300
college-aid@uchicago.edu
Amanda Fijal
Executive Director of Financial Aid
afijal@uchicago.edu
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Transfer applicants accepted
Applicants accepted who enroll
| Minimum requirements | |
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| High school transcript | Required of All |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Required of All |
| Interview | Not Required/Recommended |
| Standardized test scores | Not Required/Recommended |
| Essay or personal statement | Required of All |
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| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 77 |
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| Countries most often represented |
Brazil Canada China India South Korea Turkey |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
Special counselors/advisors |
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