UChicago Acceptance Rate and SAT/ACT Scores

University of Chicago Admission Requirements and Statistics

How hard is UChicago to get into?

This page provides the latest information on University of Chicago (UChicago)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. UChicago's acceptance rate is 4.48% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 43,612 students applied and 1,955 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is very low, which means it is very hard to get into UChicago.

To apply to UChicago, recommendations and personal statement (or essay) are required to submit. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered.

UChicago's acceptance rate is the lowest among 59 Illinois colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1550 and the ACT score is 35 at UChicago. UChicago's SAT score is the highest among 34 Illinois colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
UChicago's yield rate is 88.29%, which is significantly higher by 25.57 percentage points (approximately 40.8% higher) compared to similar colleges with acceptance rates between 0% and 10% (average yield: 62.72%). You can compare colleges with similar acceptance rates to UChicago at colleges with acceptance rates lower than 10%. Moreover, you can check only Illinois colleges with acceptance rates between 0% and 10%. This comparison helps contextualize UChicago's yield rate within its selectivity range.

Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, UChicago's acceptance rate is 4.48% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 88.29%. 19,195 men and 23,636 women applied to UChicago and 1,070 men and 885 women students were accepted.

Among them, 955 men and 771 women were enrolled in UChicago. You can explore the UChicago's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at UChicago
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	43,612	19,195	23,636	0	781
Admitted	1,955	1,070	885	0	0
Enrolled	1,726	955	771	0	0
Acceptance Rate	4.48%	5.57%	3.74%	-	0.00%
Yield	88.29%	89.25%	87.12%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

University of Chicago 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

Median SAT and ACT Score

For the academic year 2025, 850 students (49% of enrolled students) submitted SAT scores and 460 students (27% of enrolled students) submitted ACT scores as part of the admission process at UChicago.

The median SAT score for admitted students is 1,550, including 760 in SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) and 790 in SAT Math. The 75th percentile SAT EBRW score is 780 and the 25th percentile is 740. For SAT Math, the 75th percentile score is 800 and the 25th percentile is 770.

The median ACT composite score is 35, with a 75th percentile score of 35 and a 25th percentile score of 34 at UChicago. The median ACT Math score is 34 and the median ACT English score is 35.

How competitive is UChicago's score?

The SAT and ACT scores at University of Chicago are relatively high compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,497, ACT: 34 - private (not-for-profit) research university with very high research activity).

2025 SAT and ACT Scores at UChicago
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	1,510	1,550	1,580
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	740	760	780
SAT Math	770	790	800
ACT Composite	34	35	35
ACT Math	33	34	35
ACT English	34	35	36

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

University of Chicago 2025 SAT and ACT Score Chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, Recommendations, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not required, but considered in admission process at UChicago. The english proficiency test is not required, but considered.

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply University of Chicago.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

UChicago Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Considered, if submitted
High School Rank	Considered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required
Recommendations	Required
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Considered, if submitted
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Considered, if submitted
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Considered, if submitted
Personal statement or essay	Required
Legacy status	Considered, if submitted

General Admissions Information

The following provides general admission information for applying to UChicago:

Open Admission Policy: No
Undergraduate Application Fees: -
Graduate Application Fees: -
Admission Information: collegeadmissions.uchicago.edu/
Online Application: https://collegeadmissions.uchicago.edu/apply/
Calendar System: Quarter
Course for High School Students: Not Offered
Credits Accepted: Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered: Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice)

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What is the acceptance rate at the UChicago?

UChicago is extremely competitive to get into, with an acceptance rate of 4.48%.

What SAT or ACT scores are required for admission to UChicago?

UChicago recommends submitting SAT or ACT scores, but they are not strictly required for admission. The average SAT score required for admission to UChicago is 1,550, and the average ACT score is 35. Meeting or exceeding these scores will improve your chances of admission.

Does UChicago require essays or personal statements?

Yes, UChicago requires applicants to submit a personal essay or statement as part of the application.

Are recommendation letters required for UChicago admission?

Yes, UChicago requires applicants to submit a recommendation letter as part of the application.

Is there an application fee?

UChicago does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.

Do I need to submit my high school transcript?

Yes, UChicago requires applicants to submit high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.

Are there any specific admission requirements for international students?

UChicago recommends submitting an English proficiency test for international applicants, but it is not strictly required.

What is SAT code and ACT code for UChicago?

The institutional SAT code for UChicago is 1832 and 4-digit ACT code is 1152.