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Deadline
February 1, 2026
141 Days Left
Admissions Department
1 East Jackson Boulevard Chicago, IL 60604-2287
(800) 4337285
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Freshman Admission Reqs
Freshman Admission Reqs
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High School Preparation
High School Graduation
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
Examinations
Subject Required Units Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT Considered if submitted February 1
SAT Only Considered if submitted February 1
ACT Only Considered if submitted February 1
SAT & SAT Subject Tests, or ACT Not reported Not reported
SAT Subject Tests Only Not reported Not reported
ACT Writing Test Policy Not reported Not reported
Applying For Admission
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Admissions Office
Address
1 East Jackson Boulevard
Chicago
IL
60604-2287
Phone
(800) 4337285
Application Dates & Fees
Regular Admission Deadline
February 1, 2026
Application Fee
No fee required
Application Fee Waiver
Not reported
Regular Admission Notification
March 15
Accept Offer of Admission
Not reported
Waiting List Used
No
Defer Admission
Student can defer admission
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered
No
Early Action Offered
Yes
Early Action Deadline
November 15
Early Action Notification
December 15
Application Form
Common Application
Accepted
Electronic Application
Accepted
Other Application Requirements
Interview
Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement
Recommended for all freshmen
Letters of Recommendation
1 required for all freshmen
Other
Audition/Interviews required for the School of Music and Theatre School applicants. Animation majors must submit portfolio and creative statement. recommended for some freshmen
Financial Need
Financial need is a consideration in the admissions process
Selection of Students
Selection of Students
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Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record X
Academic GPA X
Standardized Tests X
Class Rank X
Recommendations X
Essay X
Interview X
Level of Applicant's Interest X
Extracurricular Activities X
Volunteer Work X
Particular Talent/Ability X
Character/Personal Qualities X
First Generation to Attend College X
State Residency X
Geographic Residence X
Relation with Alumnus X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment X
Ethnicity X
Work Experience X
Profile of Fall Admission
Profile of Fall Admission
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Overall Admission Rate
76% of 31,266 applicants were admitted
Women
78% of 18,608 applicants were admitted
Men
73% of 12,658 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
2,566 (11%) of 23,729 admitted students enrolled
Women
1,443 (10%) of 14,439 admitted students enrolled
Men
1,123 (12%) of 9,290 admitted students enrolled
Students Offered Wait List
809
Students Accepting Wait List Position
282
Students Admitted From Wait List
228
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 Scale)
4.00 and Above
36%
3.75 - 3.99
20%
3.50 - 3.74
15%
3.25 - 3.49
11%
3.00 - 3.24
8%
2.50 - 2.99
8.1%
2.00 - 2.49
1%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math: 590 average , 530-650 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
11.5%
Score of 600 - 700
34.6%
Score of 500 - 600
40%
Score of 400 - 500
11.8%
Score of 300 - 400
2.1%
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
SAT EBRW: 610 average , 550-660 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
12.5%
Score of 600 - 700
44%
Score of 500 - 600
32.7%
Score of 400 - 500
9.6%
Score of 300 - 400
1.1%
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
27 average , 24-30 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36
30.6%
Score of 24 - 29
47.1%
Score of 18 - 23
18.7%
Score of 12 - 17
3.6%
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Math: 25
Score of 30 - 36
16.5%
Score of 24 - 29
44.1%
Score of 18 - 23
28.9%
Score of 12 - 17
10.5%
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Eng: 27
Score of 30 - 36
38%
Score of 24 - 29
35.8%
Score of 18 - 23
21.8%
Score of 12 - 17
3.6%
Score of 6 - 11
0.8%
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
High School Class Rank
Top tenth: 23%
Top quarter: 55%
Top half: 85%
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Valedictorian
Not reported
Class President
Not reported
Student Government Officer
Not reported
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