University of Chicago acceptance rate, scores and deadlines
Source: Common Data Set 2025–26 · deadlines from UChicago's admissions site.
Acceptance rate
UChicago acceptance rate by year
2,039 of 45,533 applicants admitted for Fall 2025, against 4.5% for Fall 2024.
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| Entering class | Applied | Admitted | Rate | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | 45,533 | 2,039 | 4.5% | Common Data Set |
| Fall 2024 | 43,612 | 1,955 | 4.5% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2023 | 38,631 | 1,849 | 4.8% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2022 | 37,522 | 2,039 | 5.4% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2021 | 37,974 | 2,460 | 6.5% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2020 | 34,350 | 2,510 | 7.3% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2019 | 34,641 | 2,137 | 6.2% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2018 | 32,283 | 2,345 | 7.3% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2017 | 27,694 | 2,419 | 8.7% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2016 | 31,484 | 2,499 | 7.9% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2015 | 30,069 | 2,521 | 8.4% | IPEDS |
2026–27 applications
UChicago deadlines for 2026–27
Apply with Common App or Coalition App (Scoir) or QuestBridge. Checked October 24, 2026 on UChicago's admissions site. Dates can change; confirm them there before you submit.
- Early decision Apply by Decisions Mid-December
- Early action Apply by Decisions Mid-December
- Early decision II Apply by Decisions Mid-February
- Regular decision Apply by Decisions Late March
Early rounds
Early decision and early action at UChicago
UChicago offers early decision and early action and early decision ii for 2026–27. It does not publish separate early admit rates in its Common Data Set.
Scores and GPA
Test scores and GPA at UChicago
Scores are for enrolled students who sent them, not for everyone admitted.
- 4.056.8%
- 3.75–3.9926.9%
- 3.50–3.749.9%
- 3.25–3.492.8%
- 3.00–3.242.9%
- 2.50–2.990.7%
- Below 2.500.1%
What counts
What UChicago weighs
From section C7 of UChicago's Common Data Set 2025–26.
Very important
- Course rigor
- Essays
- Recommendations
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Character
Considered
- Class rank
- GPA
- Test scores
- First-generation status
- Alumni relation
- Where you live
- State residency
- Religious affiliation
- Volunteer work
- Work experience
Not considered
- Interview
- Demonstrated interest
Cost
What UChicago costs
From the College Scorecard. For your own estimate, use UChicago's net price calculator.
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Colleges with a similar acceptance rate
Close to UChicago's 4.5%, from the same official data.
FAQ
Questions about UChicago admissions
What is UChicago's acceptance rate?
UChicago admitted 2,039 of 45,533 first-year applicants for Fall 2025, an acceptance rate of 4.5%. That is unchanged from 4.5% for Fall 2024. Source: Common Data Set 2025–26.
Is UChicago test-optional for 2026–27?
Yes. UChicago is test-optional for 2026–27: you can apply with or without SAT or ACT scores.
When are UChicago's application deadlines for 2026–27?
Early decision: November 2, 2026; Early action: November 2, 2026; Early decision II: January 4, 2027; Regular decision: January 4, 2027. Check UChicago's admissions site before you apply, as dates can change.
What SAT score do you need for UChicago?
There is no cutoff. The middle 50% of enrolled first-years scored 1500–1560 on the SAT (Fall 2025), and 57% of them sent a score. A score at or above 1560 is in the top quarter of enrolled students.
Where the numbers come from
Sources
- University of Chicago Common Data Set 2025–26
- College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education), IPEDS admissions 2015–2024
- UChicago first-year admissions, checked October 24, 2026
Odds are estimates from public data, shown as a range. An estimate, not a guarantee.
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