University of Chicago
Acceptance Rate Trend
SAT Score Range Trend
(middle 50% of admitted students)
| Year | 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1480 | 1580 |
| 2018 | 1470 | 1570 |
| 2019 | 1450 | 1600 |
| 2020 | 1510 | 1560 |
| 2021 | 1510 | 1560 |
| 2022 | 1510 | 1560 |
| 2023 | 1510 | 1560 |
| 2024 | 1510 | 1560 |
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👍 Great Fit If You Are:
Philosopher-scientists
if you think rigor is beautiful and analysis is art, UChicago is your cathedral.
Question-lovers
if you’d rather unask a question than answer it shallowly, this school gets you.
Writers and reasoners
if words are how you construct your truth and logic is your compass, welcome home.
Slow-burn intellects
if you’re not chasing quick wins but seeking frameworks that last, this is your pace.
Core-believers
if you think every educated person should read Plato and Euclid, here they still do.
🚨 Not Ideal For:
Fun-first types
intellectual joy exists here, but it's closer to agony-then-ecstasy than constant dopamine.
Pre-professional maximizers
job outcomes are great, but the route is indirect and cerebral.
Extrovert-dominant learners
many students are introspective, even intense; not built for social butterflies.
Freedom-seekers
the Core is demanding and structured; you don’t “choose your own adventure” early on.
Easy-A hunters
this is one of the hardest grading campuses in the country.
Core Curriculum tradition
UChicago is known for its rigorous Core Curriculum, emphasizing critical thinking, interdisciplinary study, and debate across the humanities and sciences.
Intellectual culture
The university has a reputation for valuing inquiry and theory, producing Nobel laureates and leading scholars in economics, physics, and social sciences.
Booth School of Business and Law School
Both are globally renowned, offering strong ties to finance, law, and consulting industries.
Hyde Park location
Positioned on Chicago’s South Side, the campus blends a Gothic architectural style with proximity to a major urban cultural and economic hub.
Distinctive traditions
Includes the Scavenger Hunt (one of the largest in the world), Kuviasungnerk/Kangeiko winter festival, and a culture of spirited, quirky intellectualism.
☀️ Weather & Climate
spring
45-65°F (7-18°C)
Mild with occasional rain
summer
70-85°F (21-29°C)
Warm and humid
fall
45-70°F (7-21°C)
Cool and crisp
winter
20-35°F (-7-2°C)
Cold with snow
Four distinct seasons with cold winters and warm summers.
☀️Average 189 sunny days per year
👩🎓👨🎓 Demographics
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Nearby Areas
A vibrant urban area with shops, theaters, and restaurants.