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College Roadmap · Family ROI Report
UNIVERSITY · CDS 2023-2024
University of Chicago
Prepared for Sample Student · Chicago, IL
Best-case 4-yr offset
$14,268
AP savings
Typical 4-yr offset
$161,964
AP + avg merit × 4 · 11% receive merit
Need-based (if eligible)
up to $270,020 / 4 yrs
Admissions Reality
4.8%
Yield 87.9% · Test Optional
Annual Sticker Cost
$98,301
Net after avg aid: $30,796
AP Tuition Saved
$14,268
6 credits · 0.4 semester(s)

Admissions Profile

SAT Total (mid 50%)
1510–1570
ACT Composite
34–35
GPA
4.32
Decision Plans
EA · ED · ED · RD

Average GPA of 4.32; 97% in top tenth of high school graduating class.

Cost Breakdown

Tuition$71,325
Fees$1,941
Room & board$20,835
Cost of Attendance (sticker)$98,301
Average need-based aid− $67,505
Net price (avg)$30,796

Merit Scholarship Opportunity

Average merit award: $36,924 for the 11% of students who receive it.

AP Investment & Return

Based on UChicago's AP credit policy (min score 4, capped at 12 credits).

Edit AP profile
Calculus BC
School does not award credit for this exam.
5
Chemistry
+3 credits · $7,134
5
Biology
+3 credits · $7,134
5
English Language
This school requires a 5 on this exam (you scored 4).
4
US History
This school requires a 5 on this exam (you scored 4).
4
Credits
6
Sem. saved
0.4
Saved
$14,268
College Board Recognition
AP Scholar with Distinction

Average score of 3.5 on all AP exams taken, and scores of 3+ on 5 or more exams.

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"UChicago is the place for you if you're a quirky, intellectual, and driven student who wants to be part of a community that values big ideas and challenging the status quo. You'll have the freedom to explore your passions and make a real impact on the world."

College Admissions Co-pilot · Sourced from CDS 2023-2024 + official school financial aid & AP credit policy pagesUpdated 2026-04-22