University of Chicago admissions
Chicago, IL
University of Chicago acceptance rate
4.5%
1,955 of 43,612 applicants were admitted in the 2024 cycle (U.S. Dept. of Education IPEDS data).
Most selective. With a rate like this, University of Chicago is a reach for nearly every applicant, whatever their record.
Key numbers
- Yield: 88% of admitted students enrolled (1,726 of 1,955).
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Common questions about University of Chicago
What is the acceptance rate at University of Chicago?
University of Chicago admitted 4.5% of applicants (1,955 of 43,612) in the 2024 admissions cycle, according to U.S. Department of Education IPEDS data.
How many admitted students enroll at University of Chicago?
1,726 of the 1,955 admitted students enrolled, a yield of 88%. Yield is the share of admitted students who choose to attend.
How do you compare at University of Chicago?
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