University of Chicago
Chicago, IllinoisCollege Board code: 1832
Application Fee
- College has an application fee: Yes
- Regular application fee: $65
- Online application fee: $65
- Paper and online application fees may be waived for applicants with financial need.
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What the School Says...Chicago's admissions committee evaluates students holistically, meaning we pay close attention to their transcripts, essays, recommendations, extra-curricular efforts, test scores, and other information provided in the application. The rigor of a student's coursework, as well as their grades, matter more than their numerical summation (i.e. GPA or rank). Each student is considered for their potential to flourish within an inquiry-based liberal arts and sciences education. Go to uchicago.edu to learn more |
Acceptance & Retention
- Percent applicants admitted: 28%
- Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 98%
Transfer Students
- Number of transfers who applied for fall term: 674
- Number of transfers who were admitted for fall term: 88
- Number of transfers who enrolled for fall term: 45
- Terms in which transfers may enroll: Fall
- Transfers accepted at these levels: Sophomore, junior
- Minimum number of credits a transfer applicant must have: 15
- Admission requirements for transfers:
- Required of All: High School Transcript, College Transcript(s), Essay or Personal Statement, Standardized Test Scores, Statement of good standing from Prior Institutions(s)
- Recommended of All: Interview
- Minimum college GPA required (4.0 scale): 3.0
- Lowest grade earned for any course that may be transferred for credit (on a 4.0 scale): 2.0
- Additional requirements for transfer admission: Proven ability and interest in liberal arts education considered. Essay, broad course work and solid performance at home institution considered critical. Recommendations required from secondary school, instructors, dean of previous institution.
Early Decision & Early Action
Early decision and early action plans let you apply early to colleges, but there are different rules for each plan. See Help for more information.
Plan(s) available:- Early action - not restrictive
- Number of early action applications received: 4,424
- Number admitted under early action plan: 1,449
- Number enrolled under early action plan: 651
Admission Policies and Factors
Am I on track to meet test requirements?
- Essay(s) required
- Required: SAT Reasoning Test or ACT
- If submitting ACT, the writing section is optional
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Application Essay
- Recommendations
- Rigor of secondary school record
- Talent/Ability
- Class Rank
- Extracurricular Activities
- Volunteer Work
- Academic GPA
- Alumni Relation
- Interview
- Racial/Ethnic Status
- Standardized Test Scores
- Work Experience
- First generation college student
- Level of Applicant's Interest
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A note about the college's admission requirements:
Secondary school record, recommendations, essay, talent/ability and character/personal qualities very important.
High School Preparation
Am I on track to meet course requirements?
High school diploma or equivalent is not required
| Required units: |
| Recommended units: | |
| English | 4 |
| Foreign Language | 3 |
| History | 2 |
| Math | 4 |
| Science | 4 |
| Social Studies | 2 |
