Chicago, IL
7%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 2,499 |
|---|---|
| Declined | + 28,985 |
| Total Received | 31,484 |
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| Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Stanford University | Stanford, CA |
| Harvard University | Cambridge, MA |
| New York University | New York, NY |
| Princeton University | Princeton, NJ |
| Cornell University | Ithaca, NY |
| University of Notre Dame | Notre Dame, IN |
| Brown University | Providence, RI |
| Columbia University | New York, NY |
| Johns Hopkins University | Baltimore, MD |
| Duke University | Durham, NC |
| SAT | 1832 |
|---|---|
| ACT | 1152 |
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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 | 13,322 |
| Established in | 1890 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College |
| Accredited by | • NCACS (North Central Assn. of Colleges and Schools) |
217-acre campus in Chicago (population: 2,704,958). Air, bus, and train serve Chicago.
The University of Chicago
5801 South Ellis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637
| 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 |
7%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 2,499 |
|---|---|
| Declined | + 28,985 |
| Total Received | 31,484 |
Character/ personal qualities
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations
Secondary school record
Standardized test scores
Alumni/ae relationship
Class rank
Interview
Minority affiliation
Volunteer Work
Work Experience
Geographical residence
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency
James Nondorf
Vice President and Dean of College Admissions and Financial Aid
P: 773 702-8650
F: 773 702-4199
collegeadmissions@uchicago.edu
| Tuition | $53,292 |
| Room & board | $15,726 |
| Additional fees | $1,533 |
| Books & supplies | $1,800 |
| Total | $72,351 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Aid | - $49,967 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $22,384 |
100%
$49,967
Need-based
| Federal | $4,484,970 |
| State | $670,240 |
| Institutional | $110,899,902 |
| Other external | $112,927 |
| Total | $116,168,039 |
|---|
Non-need-based
| Federal | $0 |
| State | $0 |
| Institutional | $13,320,147 |
| Other external | $3,193,418 |
| Total | $16,513,565 |
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55%
99%
1%
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Transfer applicants accepted
73%
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 | Required of All |
| Essay or personal statement | Required of All |
Not Reported
Not Reported
| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 70 |
|---|---|
| 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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