The Chicago School at Chicago Acceptance Rate & Admissions

Chicago, IL · Private · 4-year

  • Acceptance rate: 34% for fall 2024
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The Chicago School at Chicago reported an acceptance rate of 34% for fall 2024.

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The Chicago School at Chicago GPA requirements

The Chicago School at Chicago requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and The Chicago School at Chicago hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.

The Chicago School at Chicago acceptance rate

The Chicago School at Chicago admitted 10 of 29 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 34%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The Chicago School at Chicago (formerly The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Chicago) is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Chicago, Illinois, with 21 undergraduates.

Admission requirements

What The Chicago School at Chicago looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factorStatus
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.Required
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.Required
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.Required
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.Required
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.Required
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.Considered if submitted
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.Considered if submitted
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.Considered if submitted
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.Not considered
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.Not considered
Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with The Chicago School at Chicago's admissions office before you apply.

The Chicago School at Chicago didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.

AP credit

The Chicago School at Chicago awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It doesn't award credit for life experience.

Frequently asked questions

How selective is The Chicago School at Chicago?

Selective: fewer than half of applicants got in. The Chicago School at Chicago admitted 34% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

Can I get into The Chicago School at Chicago with a 3.0 GPA?

GPA alone can't tell you here. The Chicago School at Chicago admitted 34% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.

Is The Chicago School at Chicago test optional?

Yes. The Chicago School at Chicago considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

How important is GPA for getting into The Chicago School at Chicago?

A lot: The Chicago School at Chicago requires high school GPA, high school record, high school class rank, recommendations, essay or personal statement and work experience. It considers college preparatory program, test scores and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests and demonstration of competencies. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

What GPA does The Chicago School at Chicago look for?

The Chicago School at Chicago requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.

What is the acceptance rate at The Chicago School at Chicago?

The Chicago School at Chicago's acceptance rate was 34% for fall 2024: it admitted 10 of 29 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Does The Chicago School at Chicago look at legacy status?

Yes. The Chicago School at Chicago considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Can you get college credit for AP scores at The Chicago School at Chicago?

Yes. The Chicago School at Chicago awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

Do you need to write an essay to apply to The Chicago School at Chicago?

Yes. The Chicago School at Chicago requires a personal statement or essay from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Before you apply, check The Chicago School at Chicago's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

  1. College Navigator: The Chicago School at ChicagoU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024 and credit policies for 2024–25.

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