Common Data Set
2024-2025Data below is extracted from University of Chicago's official Common Data Set filing (2024-2025). The CDS is a standardized survey completed annually by colleges to provide consistent data on admissions, enrollment, costs, and financial aid.
Applicant Funnel
Admission Rate
4.4%
Total Applicants
42,831
Total Admitted
1,955
Total Enrolled
1,726
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 19,195 | 23,636 | 42,831 |
| Admitted | 1,070 | 885 | 1,955 |
| Enrolled | 955 | 771 | 1,726 |
Early Admissions
Early Action
Admission Factors
How University of Chicago rates each factor in admissions decisions.
Very Important
GPARecommendationsEssayExtracurricularsCharacter/Personal QualitiesDemonstrated Interest
Considered
Class RankTest ScoresInterviewTalent/AbilityVolunteer WorkWork ExperienceLegacy/Alumni RelationGeographic ResidenceState ResidencyFirst Generation
Not Considered
Religious AffiliationRace/Ethnicity
Test Scores
Policy: considered if submitted
SAT Composite (25th–75th)1510–1560
8001600
SAT EBRW (25th–75th)740–780
200800
SAT Math (25th–75th)770–800
200800
ACT Composite (25th–75th)34–35
136
ACT English (25th–75th)33–35
136
ACT Math (25th–75th)34–36
136
Submitting SAT: 49%
Submitting ACT: 27%
GPA Distribution
Average GPA: 4.97
4.0
58.5%
3.75–3.99
30.1%
3.50–3.74
6.8%
3.25–3.49
1.8%
3.00–3.24
2.8%
2.50–2.99
0.1%
Costs (CDS-Reported)
Tuition (In-State)
$71,325
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$71,325
Required Fees
$1,941
Room & Board
$20,835
Books & Supplies
$1,800
Total COA (In-State)
$95,901
Total COA (Out-of-State)
$95,901
Financial Aid
Avg Scholarship
$78,383
Avg % Need Met
100%
Avg Debt at Graduation
$36,216
% Graduating with Debt
11%
Graduation Rates
6-Year Rate
95.9%
Special Study Options
Cross-registrationDouble majorDual enrollmentEnglish as a Second Language (ESL)Exchange student program (domestic)Honors ProgramIndependent studyInternshipsStudent-designed majorStudy abroadUndergraduate Research
Data extracted from the University of Chicago Common Data Set (2024-2025). Extraction coverage: 79.3%. View original PDF.
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