芝加哥大学
Chicago, IL · Founded 1890 · Private · Research Reach
数据为近年公开区间，实际录取以官网为准。
| Application System (申请系统) | Common App / Coalition |
| Application Fee (申请费) | $75 (fee waiver available) |
| Standardized Tests (标化) | SAT / ACT test-optional for 2025-26 (recommended for international) |
| English Proficiency (英语要求) | TOEFL / IELTS / Duolingo accepted |
| Recommendations (推荐信) | 2 teachers + counselor |
| Essays (文书) | Common App personal essay + UChicago extended essay (quirky prompts) |
| Interview (面试) | Optional alumni interview |
| Early Decision I (ED1) / Early Action (EA) | Nov 1 (ED1 decision mid-Dec, EA decision mid-Dec) |
| Regular Decision (RD) | Jan 2 (ED2 + RD decision late Mar) |
| Financial Aid (助学金) | Same as application deadline |
4 年制研究型大学，经济学与社会科学顶尖，核心课程严格，学术氛围浓厚。
UChicago offers a 4-year liberal arts curriculum known for its rigorous Core Curriculum and intellectually demanding atmosphere. The famous "Life of the Mind" culture emphasizes theoretical and analytical thinking. The university operates on a quarter system, allowing students to take more courses. The extended essay prompts are intentionally quirky to encourage creative thinking.
| Economics | Long-standing quantitative economics flagship |
| Computer Science | Strong in theory and systems |
| Mathematics | Pure and applied math excellence |
| Political Science | Linked to "Chicago School" of political economy |
| Biological Sciences | Strong premed feeder with research focus |
芝大对国际生实行 need-aware 助学金政策。
| Tuition + Fees | $65,340 / year |
| Total Cost of Attendance | ~$90,000 / year (incl. room, board, personal) |
| Aid Policy | Need-blind for US applicants; need-aware for international |
| Aid Threshold | Families earning <$125k (US) typically pay no tuition |
| Aid Form | CSS Profile + FAFSA (US) / CSS Profile (intl) |