About University of Chicago. University of Chicago in Chicago, IL reports an overall acceptance rate of 4.5%, an early-round acceptance rate of 17.9%, an SAT middle 50% of 1510–1560, a class size of 1,726, and a yield of 86.0% based on the most recent Common Data Set filings. Does not officially publish ED/EA rates. Has both EA and ED/EDII options. Known for quirky essay prompts. Intellectual rigor culture.