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Acceptance Rate History
University of Chicago
IL · Current rate: 5%
CDS · IPEDSU.S. Dept. of Education
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 5.43% | 37,522 | 2,039 |
| 2021 | 6.48% | 37,974 | 2,460 |
| 2020 | 7.31% | 34,350 | 2,510 |
| 2019 | 6.17% | 34,641 | 2,137 |
| 2018 | 7.26% | 32,283 | 2,345 |
| 2017 | 8.73% | 27,694 | 2,419 |
| 2016 | 7.94% | 31,484 | 2,499 |
| 2015 | 8.38% | 30,069 | 2,521 |
| 2014 | 8.76% | 27,500 | 2,409 |
| 2013 | 8.81% | 30,304 | 2,670 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Trend Analysis
University of Chicago's acceptance rate has decreased from 8.8% in 2013 to 5.4% in 2022, reflecting increased selectivity.
Analysis generated based on official data trends.
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