8%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 2,419 |
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| Declined | + 25,275 |
| Total Received | 27,694 |
| SAT | 1832 |
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| ACT | 1152 |
| Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Stanford University | Stanford, CA |
| Harvard University | Cambridge, MA |
| New York University | New York, NY |
| Brown University | Providence, RI |
| University of Notre Dame | Notre Dame, IN |
| Columbia University | New York, NY |
| Princeton University | Princeton, NJ |
| Johns Hopkins University | Baltimore, MD |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, TN |
| Duke University | Durham, NC |
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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 | 13,736 |
| Established in | 1890 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College |
| Accredited by | • HLC Higher Learning Commission |
217-acre campus in Chicago (population: 2,704,958). Air, bus, and train serve Chicago.
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Chicago, IL 60637
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| Application fee | $75
(waived for any student applying for need-based aid) |
|---|---|
| Common application accepted | yes |
| Application deadline | January 1 |
| 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 Required of some |
8%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 2,419 |
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| Declined | + 25,275 |
| Total Received | 27,694 |
Essay
Recommendations
Secondary school record
Standardized test scores
Character/ personal qualities
Extracurricular activities
Interview
Particular talent/ability
Alumni/ae relationship
Class rank
Geographical residence
Minority affiliation
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency
Volunteer Work
Work Experience
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James Nondorf
Vice President and Dean of College Admissions and Financial Aid
P: 773 702-8650
F: 773 702-4199
collegeadmissions@uchicago.edu
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$52,643
| Tuition | $55,425 |
| Room & board | $12,021 |
| Additional fees | $1,581 |
| Books & supplies | $1,800 |
| Total | $70,827 |
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| Average Financial Aid | - $52,643 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $18,184 |
Need-based
| Federal | $4,980,791 |
| State | $909,068 |
| Institutional | $121,800,543 |
| Other external | $120,535 |
| Total | $127,810,937 |
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FAFSA
Institution's own financial aid form
CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE
Other
P: 773 702-8655
F: 773 702-4300
college-aid@uchicago.edu
Amanda Fijal
Executive Director of Financial Aid
afijal@uchicago.edu
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Transfer applicants accepted
75%
Applicants accepted who enroll
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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 | Required of All |
| 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 |
Canada China India Singapore South Korea Turkey |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
Host family program International student center Special counselors/advisors Special orientation |
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