Can you get into University of Chicago?
Chicago, IL · Private · 7,569 students Here’s the class that got in. See where your numbers land in it.
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The admitted class · 2024
Here’s what it took to get in.
Acceptance rate
4.5%
SAT middle 50%
1510–1580
median 1545
ACT middle 50%
34–35
median 34
Admitted GPA
~4.97
weighted, as the college reports it
Top 10% of class
96%
of admitted students
Testing
Optional
52% submitted an SAT
Graduation rate
95%
within six years
Reported by the college
What does University of Chicago actually read?
Colleges publish which parts of an application they weigh. It’s the most useful thing they say about admissions. Almost nobody reads it. Say the essay counts a lot here and class rank doesn’t count at all. That tells you where to put your work.
Very important
The parts of an application this school weighs most heavily.
- Course rigor
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Extracurriculars
- Talent or ability
- Character and personal qualities
Considered
Looked at, but not decisive on its own.
- Grades
- Class rank
- Test scores
- First-generation status
- Legacy
- State residency
- Where you live
- Volunteer work
- Work experience
- Religious affiliation
Not considered
Reported as playing no part in the decision.
- Interview
- Demonstrated interest
From University of Chicago’s Common Data Set, 2024, section C7, where colleges report how heavily they weigh each part of an application.
Admitted GPA · 2024
What GPA do you need for University of Chicago?
Admitted students average around a 4.97 (weighted, as the college reports it). One average hides how tight the top of an admitted class is. Here’s the whole spread:
- 3.75 and above89%
- 3.50 to 3.747%
- 3.25 to 3.492%
- 3.00 to 3.243%
- 2.50 to 2.99<1%
- 2.00 to 2.490%
- Below 2.000%
Share of admitted students in each band, from University of Chicago’s Common Data Set. Colleges read GPA next to course rigor. A slightly lower GPA in harder classes can read stronger than the number suggests.
Real cost · 2024 data
What do families actually pay?
The sticker price is $90,360. Almost nobody pays it. Here’s what families pay at University of Chicago by income, after grants and scholarships:
- Under $30k$-1,264
- $30k–$48k$914
- $48k–$75k$226
- $75k–$110k$12,602
- Over $110k$48,524
U.S. Department of Education data: average net price a year for first-time students who got aid. Your own number depends on your family’s finances.
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Common questions
What do students ask about University of Chicago?
What’s University of Chicago’s acceptance rate?
University of Chicago admits 4.5% of applicants (latest reported cycle: 2024).
What SAT score do you need for University of Chicago?
The middle 50% of admitted students score between 1510 and 1580. A score above 1580 clears the 75th percentile. Below 1510, the rest of your application has to do more of the work, or you can apply test-optional.
What GPA do you need for University of Chicago?
Admitted students average around a 4.97 GPA (weighted, as the college reports it). 96% of them ranked in the top 10% of their class. Colleges read GPA next to course rigor. A slightly lower GPA in harder classes can read stronger.
Is University of Chicago test-optional?
Yes, University of Chicago is currently test-optional. Send a score if it lands in or above the admitted middle 50%.
What does University of Chicago look for in an application?
University of Chicago says it weighs course rigor, essay, recommendations, extracurriculars, talent or ability most heavily, in its Common Data Set. What it lists as not considered is worth knowing too. Work you put there doesn’t count here.
How much does University of Chicago actually cost?
The sticker price is $90,360. The average family pays $14,860 after aid. Families earning under $30k pay about $-1,264 a year on average.
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