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.
☀️ 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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A vibrant urban area with shops, theaters, and restaurants.