University of Chicago
Chicago, IL
4.5%
Acceptance Rate
$70,662
Avg Cost (In-State)
$70,662
Avg Cost (Out-of-State)
95.4%
Graduation Rate
7,569
Total Enrollment
Popular programs
Application requirements
Regular Deadline
January 2
Early Deadline
November 1 (Early Decision I) and January 2 (Early Decision II)
Common App
Yes
Test Policy
Test Optional
Essays Required
2
Letters of Rec
2
Application Fee
$75
Interview
Available
Essays: One required extended essay from prompts (approx. 650 words) plus one Why UChicago essay
Requirements are AI-generated from public data and may change. Always verify directly with the college.
Getting there
Graduate outcomes
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
$53,218
Median Earnings at 6 Years
median graduate salary 6 years after starting
$68,740
Median Earnings at 10 Years
median graduate salary 10 years after starting
61%
4-Year Graduation Rate
students completing degree within 4 years
Earnings data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect federal aid recipients only — actual median earnings may be higher at schools where many students receive grants rather than loans.
Earnings by major
Median earnings 1 year after graduation, by bachelor's program. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard FieldOfStudy data.
| Program | Median earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics. | $92,075 | $159,578 | 124 |
| Public Policy Analysis. | $60,057 | $94,237 | 72 |
| Biology, General. | $35,275 | $59,794 | 58 |
| Political Science and Government. | $56,022 | $87,869 | 48 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | $39,808 | $59,898 | 30 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology. | $31,986 | $73,483 | 30 |
| Statistics. | $82,681 | $130,189 | 25 |
| Computer Science. | $117,578 | $178,068 | 25 |
Tracked through federal tax records. Programs with fewer than 30 graduates with reported earnings are privacy-suppressed. 4-year figure tracks the same cohort 3 years later.
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