University of Chicago
Chicago, IL | uchicago.en
A liberal arts college amidst a world-renowned research university, the University of Chicago offers a dynamic education, where over 7,000 students from 50 states and 100 countries encounter great thinkers, sharpen critical thinking skills, and engage in the life of the mind. With small, discussion-based classes and a strong commitment to free expression, UChicago encourages academic exploration and open discussion in a supportive and transformative community. UChicago’s Core curriculum is an introduction to the tools of inquiry used in every discipline and is the perfect foundation for any major—and for all future endeavors. Complementing the breadth of the Core curriculum, 50+ majors and minors encourage students to explore their academic interests. The University of Chicago is a community of scholars with a global perspective, where 80% of UChicago students choose to do research in programs ranging from economics and cinema studies to astrophysics and sociology.
Representatives
Justin Klein
he/him/his
Senior Associate Director of Admissions
(773) 234-1591
jmklein@uchicago.edu
Details
Institution Type
Private
Campus Setting
Urban
Closest Airport (Distance)
MDW (8 mi)
Enrollment (Undergrad / Total)
7,500 / 18,000
Average Class Size
12
Student-to-Faculty Ratio
5:1
Student Population
(Out of State / Diverse / Intl)
88% / 32% / 18%
Athletics Division
Division III
Athletics League
UAA
Mid-Range or Average ACT / SAT
34-35 / 1510 - 1560
Mid-Range or Average GPA
No Answer
GPA Consideration (W or UW)
Admission: Either
Scholarships: Either
Applications / Admits (Admit Rate)
38,800/ 1,849 (4.8%)
Deposits
1,626
Applications Accepted
Common App
Coalition App
Other
Application Information
Test Optional? Yes
Demonstrated Interest? Yes
Rolling Admission? Sometimes
Admission Interview? No
Need-blind Admission? Yes
WUE Tuition Exchange? No
CA Specific Scholarships? No
Freshman App Deadlines
Early Action: Nov 1
Early Decision: Nov 1
Regular Decision: Jan 2
Transfer App Deadline
ED: March 1
Regular Decision: Rolling through June 1
Merit-Based Scholarship Consideration is Evaluated From
The Admission Application
Merit-Based Scholarship Deadline for Freshmen
No Answer
Merit-Based Scholarship Deadline for Transfers
No Answer
Link to Scholarship Info
collegeadmissions.uchicago.edu/financial-support
Points of Pride
UChicago is home to 99 Nobel Laureates - UChicago students and professors have shaped generations of cutting-edge technology!
Graduates in UChicago's class of 2023 had a 98% placement rate!
The very first Heisman Trophy - the award given to the best college football player each year - was won by Jay Berwanger, a UChicago student, way back in 1935!