University of Chicago: Admission & Tests

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Here is a brief review of University of Chicago general admissions procedures, application policies and fees, as well as desirable SAT and ACT college test scores that you might need to have in order to enroll at this school.

Admission Information

Dual Credits
Accepted

Yes

University of Chicago admission requirements are harsh - this school accepts only about 5 percent of those who apply.

The school requires you to submit reference letters with your application but doesn't require admission test scores.

University of Chicago will generally accept your:

• dual credits
  (from the courses giving both high school and college credits)
• advanced placement credits
  (from the college-level courses taught in high school)

and will decline your:

• credits for life experience

Application Fee

Application
Fee

$75

University of Chicago requires a fee paid when you submit an application for admission.

The undergraduate application fee at University of Chicago is $75.00. The graduate application fee is $90.00. The first-professional application fee is $75.00.

SAT Test Scores

Scholastic Aptitude Test is usual component of the application procedure. 52 percent of applicants at University of Chicago submitted results of their SAT test.

Most of the accepted applicants who took SAT scored from 720 to 780 on Reading & Writing, from 760 to 800 on Math, and from 1490 to 1570 on Total. Taking these numbers into account, if you have above 750 in SAT Reading & Writing, 780 in SAT Math, and 1530 in SAT Total, this is enough to be admitted at this institution.

ACT Test Scores

American College Test is common element of the application procedure at University of Chicago. 32% of applicants submitted results of their ACT test.

Most of the accepted applicants who took ACT scored from 34 to 36 on English, from 31 to 35 on Math, and from 34 to 35 on Composite. Hence if you have above 35 in ACT English, 33 in ACT Math, and 35 in ACT Composite, that will most likely get you accepted at this institution.

Contact Admissions

Phone

(773)
702-1234

To receive the most accurate and up-to-date information about admission at University of Chicago, please contact this school directly.

You can call the school's general information office at (773) 702-1234 or check University of Chicago Website