Hi there, I'm an out-of-state student applying to UChicago, and I'm wondering if they have a separate acceptance rate for out-of-state students? If so, what's the rate like compared to in-state students?
Hello! The University of Chicago is a private institution, which means that they do not have separate acceptance rates for in-state and out-of-state students. In fact, they treat all domestic and international applicants uniformly in their admissions process. So, all applicants are looking at the overall acceptance rate, which has been around 6-8% in recent years.
As a private university, UChicago is known for its holistic application review and focuses on factors such as your academic achievements, extracurricular involvement, essays, and teacher recommendations. You can be confident that your application will be evaluated based on your individual merits rather than your residency status.
Keep in mind that UChicago is highly competitive, so it's important to emphasize your unique qualities and experiences in your application, but you can rest assured that the state you’re from won’t be a determining factor. Good luck!
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