No published SAT cutoff
UChicago does not publish the 1500–1570 middle-50% range as a minimum or guarantee. It describes enrolled students who submitted scores, not an automatic admission threshold.
College SAT requirements
University of Chicago
Does UChicago Require the SAT?
No, for the entry term covered by the current policy. UChicago does not require SAT or ACT scores from first-year applicants.
Source-backed guidance · Last checked September 2, 2026
Middle 50%
1500–1570
UChicago SAT composite
Median score
1535
Among enrolled score submitters
Data source
Official
Latest published institutional data
Minimum SAT
None published
The reported range is not a cutoff
No — UChicago does not require an SAT score for the entry term described below
UChicago does not require SAT or ACT scores from first-year applicants. The official policy linked on this page is the source of truth for applicant type, entry term, deadlines, and any exception.
Official score context
UChicago SAT score range
The latest official institutional score source linked below reports a 1500–1570 middle-50% SAT composite range, with a midpoint of 1535, among enrolled score submitters.
UChicago middle 50%
Enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT scores
150025th percentile
1535Median
157075th percentile
Cohort dates and reporting definitions can differ by institution; open the official source for its precise reporting year. The range describes enrolled students who submitted scores; it is not a minimum or admission guarantee.
Personal score check
Should you submit your SAT score?
Because testing is optional, use the published 1500–1570 range as context for whether your score adds useful evidence to your application.
Enter your SAT score
Use a valid total score from 400 to 1600 in 10-point increments.
Within the range
1535 is the published midpoint
This score sits near the middle of UChicago’s published SAT range for enrolled score submitters. It is context, not an admissions prediction.
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What UChicago’s SAT policy means in practice
SAT superscoring is supported
UChicago considers highest SAT section results across eligible test dates. Follow the official reporting instructions when listing multiple sittings.
Check self-report and verification rules
UChicago’s SAT code is 1832. Use the official policy for whether scores may be self-reported at application time and when an official testing-agency report is required.
Entry-term policy matters
Under its university-wide test-optional admissions policy. Testing rules can change by cycle, so confirm the entry term shown on the official page before submitting.
Quick answers
UChicago SAT requirements FAQ
Does UChicago require the SAT?
UChicago does not require SAT or ACT scores from first-year applicants. Always match the policy to your applicant type and intended entry term.
What SAT score do you need for UChicago?
UChicago does not publish one score that guarantees admission. Its published middle-50% SAT range is 1500–1570 among enrolled students who submitted scores.
What is the average SAT score at UChicago?
The official score context used here has a midpoint of 1535. This page calls it a midpoint or median-style benchmark rather than claiming that every institutional source reports a mathematical average.
Does UChicago superscore the SAT?
UChicago considers highest SAT section results across eligible test dates. Follow the official reporting instructions when listing multiple sittings.
Can I self-report SAT scores to UChicago?
Use UChicago’s current testing page for the application-stage reporting rule and official-score verification deadline. The SAT reporting code listed by the institution is 1832.
Should I submit a 1535 SAT score to UChicago?
A 1535 is near the midpoint of the published 1500–1570 range. Since testing is optional, submit it when it strengthens the academic evidence in your application.
Verification
Official UChicago sources
Admissions policies can change. These links are the source of truth and were checked on September 2, 2026.
UChicago Test-Optional Policy Official testing requirement and score-reporting guidance
UChicago Test-Optional Policy Official application review and testing context
UChicago Common Data Set Official institutional SAT score data or data archive
UChicago Common Data Set Official institutional data source
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