University of Chicago

Chicago, IL · Private Nonprofit

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Acceptance rate

4%

Average SAT

1,554

ACT midpoint

34

Enrollment

7,569

In-state tuition

$70,662

Out-of-state tuition

$70,662

Avg net price

$14,860

4-yr grad rate

—

Test scores

Admitted students score between 1510 and 1580 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

ACT midpoint: 34

Popular programs at University of Chicago

Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.

#	Program	Stairway Ranking	Graduates/yr	Earnings (1yr)	Earnings (4yr)
1	Economics.		634	$92,075	$159,578
2	Mathematics.		169	$100,421	$172,826
3	Biology, General.		136	$35,275	$59,794
4	Computer Science.		126	$117,578	$178,068
5	Public Policy Analysis.		114	$60,057	$94,237
6	Political Science and Government.		109	$56,022	$87,869
7	Research and Experimental Psychology.		105	$31,986	$73,483
8	History.		79	$46,616	$64,330
9	Philosophy.		77	N/A	$71,709
10	Neurobiology and Neurosciences.		75	$37,246	N/A
11	Statistics.		75	$82,681	$130,189
12	Physics.		66	N/A	N/A
13	Chemistry.		62	N/A	N/A
14	English Language and Literature, General.		54	$44,397	$78,169
15	Sociology.		50	N/A	N/A
16	Chemical Engineering.		37	N/A	N/A
17	Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.		37	N/A	N/A
18	Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.		35	$39,808	$59,898
19	Natural Resources Conservation and Research.		34	N/A	N/A
20	Anthropology.		33	N/A	N/A

Showing top 20 of 45 programs

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at University of Chicago?

University of Chicago has an acceptance rate of 4% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.

What SAT score do I need for University of Chicago?

Admitted students at University of Chicago typically score between 1510 and 1580 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does University of Chicago cost?

The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at University of Chicago is approximately $14,860 per year.

What is the graduation rate at University of Chicago?

4-year graduation rate data for University of Chicago is not currently published.

Similar colleges

New York University

9% acceptance · SAT 1,520

University of Southern California

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10% acceptance · SAT 1,495

Boston University

11% acceptance · SAT 1,480

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5% acceptance · SAT 1,497

Cornell University

9% acceptance · SAT 1,535

University of Pennsylvania

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5% acceptance · SAT 1,553

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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.