UChicago Acceptance Rate: Class of 2030 (Latest)

The University of Chicago admitted just 4.5% of applicants for the Class of 2029, reflecting a steady decline from 6.5% for the Class of 2025. Although Class of 2030 figures are not out yet, recent application totals have climbed rapidly from 37,974 to 45,533 in that same timeframe. This intense demand combined with exceptionally high yield rates means competition remains fierce for every open seat.

UChicago Acceptance Rate: Class of 2029

Official Class of 2030 figures are not public yet. The most recent cycle with Common Data Set numbers is the Class of 2029, when UChicago admitted 2,039 of 45,533 applicants, an acceptance rate of 4.5%.[1] This page is updated as soon as the Class of 2030 figures are published.

UChicago Acceptance Rate by Year

Across the 4 cycles with official figures, the acceptance rate has fallen from 6.5% (Class of 2025) to 4.5% (Class of 2029).[1]

Class	Applied	Admitted	Acceptance rate
2029	45,533	2,039	4.5%
2028	43,612	1,955	4.5%
2027	38,631	1,849	4.8%
2025	37,974	2,460	6.5%

Admitted Student Test Scores (Class of 2029)

The middle 50% of enrolled students scored:[1]

• SAT (combined mid-50%): 1500–1560 (EBRW 740–770, Math 760–790)
• ACT composite (mid-50%): 34–35

The combined SAT range is the sum of the two section ranges, not a true composite percentile.

UChicago Yield Rate

Of the 2,039 students admitted to the Class of 2029, 1,786 enrolled, a yield rate of 87.6%.[1] Yield is what the university is really managing when it sets an admit rate, so it moves the acceptance rate more than application volume does.

Class	Admitted	Enrolled	Yield
2029	2,039	1,786	87.6%
2028	1,955	1,726	88.3%
2027	1,849	1,626	87.9%
2025	2,460	2,053	83.5%

What to Expect for the Class of 2030

Over the three most recent official classes (2027–2029) the acceptance rate at UChicago has sat between 4.5%–4.8%.

That band is what the school has actually done recently, not a prediction. A single cycle can break it: a change to testing policy, a new direct-admission program, or a jump in application volume moves the rate more than any trend would.

What This Means for Your Application

• Expect intense competition: With 45,533 students applying for the Class of 2029, you must find creative ways to stand out in a massive applicant pool.
• Prove your commitment: Because 87.6% of admitted students enrolled for the Class of 2029, the school relies heavily on applicants who will definitely attend.
• Target top score brackets: To remain competitive against the broader applicant pool, you should aim for the 1500 to 1560 SAT range or a 34 to 35 ACT.
• Plan for tight margins: The acceptance rate tightened from 6.5% for the Class of 2025 to just 4.5% for the Class of 2029.