The University of Chicago is a private research university in Chicago, Illinois.
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The University of Chicago is a private research university in Chicago, Illinois.
Explore Other UniversitiesCollege Decision Simulator emails your friend a link to a realistic University of Chicago admission decision, either an acceptance or a rejection, addressed to them by name and set on formal university-style stationery.
About five minutes after they open it, a second email explains that the letter was a prank. The decision is fictional, and this site is not affiliated with University of Chicago.
Real application deadlines and decision release windows for fall 2027 entry.
| Round | Deadline | Decisions released |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action | November 2, 2026 | Mid-December 2026 |
| Early Decision I | November 2, 2026 | Mid-December 2026 |
| Early Decision II | January 4, 2027 | Mid-February 2027 |
| Regular Decision | January 4, 2027 | Late March 2027 |
Acceptance rate: 4.5% (Class of 2029 (fall 2025 entry)).
Checked November 5, 2026 against University of Chicago's official admissions pages (collegeadmissions.uchicago.edu). Dates can change; always confirm with the university. College Decision Simulator is not affiliated with University of Chicago.
For fall 2027 entry, University of Chicago's admissions office lists the Early Action release as: Mid-December 2026. The application deadline is November 2, 2026. Schools can change these dates, so confirm on the official admissions website.
For fall 2027 entry, University of Chicago's admissions office lists the Early Decision I release as: Mid-December 2026. The application deadline is November 2, 2026. Schools can change these dates, so confirm on the official admissions website.
For fall 2027 entry, University of Chicago's admissions office lists the Early Decision II release as: Mid-February 2027. The application deadline is January 4, 2027. Schools can change these dates, so confirm on the official admissions website.
University of Chicago admitted about 4.5% of applicants (Class of 2029 (fall 2025 entry)), based on its officially published figures.
Pick University of Chicago, choose an acceptance or rejection, and enter your friend's name and email address. College Decision Simulator emails them a link to a realistic decision letter on official-looking stationery.
Yes. About five minutes after your friend opens the letter, they automatically receive a second email explaining that the decision was a prank sent through College Decision Simulator.
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