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Cornell has released all college-specific supplemental essay prompts for Fall 2027 applicants. Arts & Sciences asks students to discuss their passion for learning and how they would take advantage of the curriculum in a 650-word essay. Engineering requires two 200-word essays and four 100-word short answers covering why engineering, why Cornell Engineering, what brings you joy, and community contributions.
Cornell has released all college-specific supplemental essay prompts for Fall 2027 applicants. Arts & Sciences asks students to discuss their passion for learning in a 650-word essay. Engineering requires two 200-word essays and four 100-word short answers.
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Caltech's admit rate is under 5% for both Restrictive Early Action and Regular Decision, with negligible difference between rounds. REA deadline is November 1; RD deadline is January 5, 2027. The school recommends REA for students who have completed calculus, chemistry, and physics prerequisites.
I still remember the day my oldest child decided to apply to Brown. I scoured the admission data that year, determined to find some ray of optimism in an otherwise dismal landscape of bloated applicant pools, plunging admit rates, and impossibly high application standards.
Abdul El-Sayed, former Wayne County health director, won the Michigan Democratic U.S. Senate primary Wednesday, Aug. 5, defeating U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Birmingham. With 99% of precincts reporting as of 9:54 a.m. on Aug.
Carnegie Mellon's overall undergraduate acceptance rate for recent cycles is approximately 11%. The School of Computer Science is significantly more competitive at 7%. The Tepper School of Business is around 13%. CMU continues to see increasing application volume across all schools.
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Cornell admitted 5,776 applicants to the Class of 2030 (down from 5,824 for 2029), yielding an overall acceptance rate of approximately 8.5%. ED applicants are roughly 3x more likely to be admitted than RD applicants. Cornell has been reducing the proportion of ED admits to increase equity.
Duke's Class of 2030 acceptance rate was 4.7% from 61,935 applications -- its most selective cycle on record. Regular Decision was 3.7%; Early Decision was 13.8%. This continues a steep decline from 10.6% for the Class of 2020.
Harvard has withheld its Restrictive Early Action figures for two consecutive cycles. The last verified rate is 8.7% for the Class of 2028 (692 admitted from 7,921 applications, 83.1% deferral rate).
Jocelyn Benson, Michigan Secretary of State, secured the Democratic gubernatorial primary nomination, defeating Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson Tuesday. The Associated Press declared Benson the winner at 9 p.m. on Aug.4.
Johns Hopkins' Class of 2030 acceptance rate came in at roughly 6%, a remarkable drop from about 9% five years ago and 15% a decade back. The decline was triggered partly by Hopkins going test-optional. From 49,112 applications, only 2,525 students received offers for the Class of 2029.
MIT posted a 3.96% overall acceptance rate, admitting 1,337 students from 33,796 applicants. The Early Action rate was 4.7% compared to 2.2% for Regular Action. MIT's non-binding Early Action program has a November 1 deadline with decisions in mid-December.
Northwestern's Early Decision pool for the Class of 2030 exceeded 5,600 applications (down ~7% from prior year), with more than half of the roughly 2,100-student class admitted on December 16.
Notre Dame's Restrictive Early Action admit rate for 2026-2027 is approximately 11.9%. Early applications have risen substantially in recent cycles. The university admitted 1,675 EA applicants to the Class of 2026 from 9,683 students (17.3% EA rate that year).
Princeton's Single-Choice Early Action admit rate stands at 4.0%, with applications to the Class of 2029 reaching 42,303 -- more than triple the volume from the late 1990s.
Rice University's acceptance rate has fallen to approximately 7.7% for the 2026-2027 cycle. The university offers both ED I and ED II binding rounds. Rice's selectivity has increased significantly in recent years, with the ED acceptance rate expected to be in single digits for the Class of 2030.
Stanford's acceptance rate in recent cycles has hovered around 3.7%, making it one of the most selective universities in the country. The Restrictive Early Action program bars early applications at other private institutions. Stanford has withheld specific admissions statistics since 2018.
U.S. Rep. John James, R-Mich., won the Republican gubernatorial nomination against businessman Perry Johnson Tuesday. James received 50.1% of the vote to Johnsonâs 36%, with 27% of precincts reporting as of 10:24 p.m. on Aug. 4.
UChicago's acceptance rate is approximately 4.5%. The university puts massive emphasis on binding application rounds (EDI and EDII), with an astronomical yield rate -- a very high percentage of accepted students choose UChicago. The school attracts exceptionally focused academic students.
The University of Michigan received a record 115,125 applications for Fall 2026. The overall acceptance rate is approximately 17%, though there are significant differences between in-state and out-of-state applicants. UMich continues to see year-over-year increases in application volume.
UPenn last fully reported its Early Decision rate for the Class of 2028: 14.2% (1,235 admitted from 8,683 ED applications), with RD around 4.1%. For the Class of 2029, ED applications surged to ~9,500 but specific admit figures were not released.
Vanderbilt's Regular Decision acceptance rate fell below 3% (2.8%) for the Class of 2030, with 1,382 admitted from 48,720 applications. The combined Early Decision rate was 11.9% (920 from 7,727 ED applications). Over 54,000 students applied -- the largest pool in school history.
Washington University in St. Louis is updating admissions processes for fall 2027 applicants, including introducing a new Early Action round and bringing back demonstrated interest as a factor. The acceptance rate for recent cycles has been around 10-12%.
Washtenaw County Commissioner Yousef Rabhi, D-District 8, is projected to defeat incumbent Christopher Taylor in the Aug. 4 Democratic primary election for mayor of Ann Arbor. Taylor has conceded the race and Rabhi has claimed victory, but votes are still being counted.
Three years ago, University of Michigan doctoral students were forced to survive on a minimum salary of just $21,779 during skyrocketing inflation and rent.
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A study done by the University of Michiganâs Food and Addiction Science & Treatment Lab found roughly one in seven adults â  or 14% â in the United States are addicted to food.
A high school senior in Bucks County opens her Penn State decision in December and finds good news and a complication in the same letter. She is admitted to...
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Riceâs admit rate has barely moved in three years. It read 7.88 percent for the Fall 2023 entering class, 8.00 percent for Fall 2024, and 8.01 percent for Fall...
The University of Michiganâs Central Student Government held a special meeting over Zoom Monday evening to discuss member conduct and introduce an amendment to the CSG constitution. The proposed amendment, CA 16-005, was the primary focus of the meeting.
Harvard received 47,893 applications for the class that entered in Fall 2025. Three cycles earlier, for the class that entered in Fall 2022, it received 61,221. The gap between...
Summer workouts are ramping up for the Michigan menâs basketball team, and like the last few seasons, thereâs a handful of new faces. Four scholarship players return from last seasonâs championship-winning squad, along with three transfers and six incoming freshmen.
More than 9,400 of the newly admitted class of first-year students are from California, representing 48 of the state's 58 counties. The post UC Berkeley offers nearly 19,000 students admission to fall 2026 class appeared first on Berkeley News.
UC Berkeley offered admission to nearly 19,000 students for fall 2026. More than 9,400 of the newly admitted first-year students are from California, representing 48 of the state's 58 counties.
UC Berkeley offered admission to nearly 19,000 students for fall 2026. More than 9,400 admitted first-year students are from California. The acceptance rate for the Class of 2030 is approximately 10.5%, with 13,982 first-year offers from over 133,000 applications, making it the most selective UC
UC Berkeley offered admission to about 19,000 undergraduates for fall 2026, posting a 10.5% first-year acceptance rate -- the lowest of any UC campus, just under UCLA's 10.8%. More than 9,400 admitted first-year students are from California. This follows a record number of applicants.
UC Berkeley offered admission to about 19,000 undergraduates, posting the lowest first-year acceptance rate of any UC campus at 10.5%, just under UCLA's 10.8%. More than 9,400 admitted first-years are from California.
UC admissions data for fall 2026 show a record number of Californians were admitted. UCLA's acceptance rate came in at approximately 8.7%, maintaining its position as one of the most selective UC campuses.
UC admissions data for fall 2026 show a record number of Californians were admitted. UCLA's acceptance rate was 10.8%, slightly above Berkeley's 10.5%. Acceptance rates diverged sharply between most and least selective campuses.
UCLA received approximately 147,000 applications for fall 2026, with an estimated overall acceptance rate between 8-9%. The UC system admitted a record number of California resident first-year students. UCLA's rate was 10.8%, slightly above Berkeley's 10.5%.
UCLA received a record 147,000+ applications for fall 2026, more than any previous cycle and more than any other university in the United States. The UC system admitted a record 102,031 California first-year students overall. UCLA and UC Berkeley are the system's most selective campuses.
Duke admitted more first-year students to the Fall 2023 entering class than to any other class in the past five years, and it did so in the one cycle...
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Carnegie Mellon admitted 3,859 students from 34,867 applicants for the Class of 2029 (11.07%). Class of 2030 ED results released December 2025. CMU remains selective, seeking students who are builders, creators, and problem-solvers.
Cornell is reducing the proportion of students admitted through early decision to increase equity. The university has returned to test-required admissions. ED applicants were 3x more likely to be admitted than RD for the Class of 2026.
Harvard is no longer releasing data after early and regular action cycles. The university will now provide a single annual admissions data release each fall for the most complete view of the newly enrolled class.
Princeton's acceptance rate has fallen to 3.7%, among the lowest in university history. The Class of 2030 saw 1,408 students enrolled with 69% qualifying for financial aid and 16.7% first-generation college students.
Rice admitted a record number of students through Early Decision I and QuestBridge for the Class of 2030. Rice also introduced ED II for the Class of 2029, which admitted 151 of 2,513 applicants at 6.0%.
Stanford's acceptance rate hit a new low for the Class of 2030. Students are limited to three total undergraduate applications (first-year plus transfer). Stanford continues to withhold detailed admissions statistics.
UMich received 115,125 applications for Fall 2026, setting a new record. The Class of 2029 acceptance rate was 16.42% from 109,112 applicants. Projected Class of 2030 rate near 12.5%.
WashU's combined ED I and II acceptance rate for the Class of 2027 was 26% from 4,517 applicants. The Class of 2029 had an 11.92% overall rate from 33,283 applicants. ED I and II decisions for Class of 2030 went out in Dec 2025 and Feb 2026.
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Brown University admitted 2,564 students to the Class of 2030 for an overall acceptance rate of 5.35%. A total of 47,937 prospective students applied, with 890 admitted Early Decision from 5,406 ED applicants (16.46% ED rate).
Caltech released its final round of undergraduate admissions decisions on March 12, offering admission to 428 students from 43 US states and 23 countries. The projected acceptance rate is 3-4% based on recent application trends.
Carnegie Mellon's acceptance rate has dropped to around 11%. The Class of 2030 saw Early Decision results released in December 2025 with Regular Decision expected in April 2026.
Columbia admitted 2,581 students to the Class of 2030 at an overall acceptance rate of 4.23%, down from 4.94% for the Class of 2029. Columbia College and SEAS received 61,031 applications, the largest applicant pool in university history.
Cornell University acceptance rate is 8.8% for the 2026 cycle. SAT range is 1390-1540 and ACT range is 32-34. Cornell remains one of the more accessible Ivy League schools by acceptance rate.
Duke received a record-high 61,935 applications and admitted 2,930 students for an overall acceptance rate of 4.7%, near last year's all-time low. Combined with 847 Early Decision admits, the ED rate was 13.75%.
Harvard University's acceptance rate for the Class of 2030 has dipped to 3.2 percent, marking a notable decline from the 4.2 percent recorded for the Class of 2029. Harvard now shares annual admissions data in the October/November timeframe.
Johns Hopkins' acceptance rate for the Class of 2030 came in at roughly 6%, a remarkable drop from about 9% five years ago and 15% a decade back. The university admitted 2,795 students across ED I, ED II, and Regular Decision rounds.
MIT released its Class of 2030 admissions results. Of 28,349 applicants, 1,299 received offers for an overall acceptance rate of 4.58%, placing this cycle among the most selective in MIT's history.
Founded in 1842, the University of Notre Dame, located in South Bend, Indiana, is a private research university steeped in its mission as a Catholic university âto provide a forum where, through free inquiry and open discussion, the various lines of Catholic thought may intersect with all the forms
Notre Dame's acceptance rate held steady at a record-low 9% for the second year in a row. Notre Dame received 36,102 applications, 701 more than last year, and admitted 3,249 students.
Princeton announced regular decision results for the Class of 2030 on March 27, 2026, capping a cycle that saw record applications. Early indicators point to an acceptance rate near 4.4 percent, consistent with the Class of 2029's 4.41 percent from 42,303 applicants.
Rice admitted 2,984 applicants to the incoming Class of 2030, representing a 7.7% admit rate from 38,603 applicants. A record 447 ED I students and 128 QuestBridge Match scholars were admitted.
For the Class of 2030 (entering fall 2026), Stanford's acceptance rate is approximately 3.1%, making it the lowest among major research universities this cycle. Stanford continues to withhold detailed admissions statistics.
More than 159,000 students sought a seat in the fall 2026 first-year or transfer class at UC Berkeley. First-year applications increased by 5% compared to fall 2025, while transfer applications jumped to a record high of 12%.
University of Chicago acceptance rate is 4.5% for 2026. SAT range is 1470-1570 and ACT range is 33-35. UChicago continues to be one of the most selective universities in the country.
UCLA's acceptance rate is approximately 8.6%, admitting roughly 5,500 students from over 64,000 applicants. The middle 50% SAT range is 1450-1550 and ACT range is 33-35.
The University of Michigan received a record 115,125 total applications for the Class of 2030, with an expected overall acceptance rate near 12.5%. This continues a sharp decline from 26.11% for the Class of 2024.
University of Pennsylvania acceptance rate is 5.4% for the 2026 admissions cycle. The middle 50% SAT range is 1420-1550 and ACT range is 32-35.
Vanderbilt reported an overall acceptance rate of 4.08% for the Class of 2030, the lowest in its history. 56,447 students applied and 2,302 were admitted. Regular Decision acceptance rate hit a record-low 2.8%.
Washington University in St. Louis has an acceptance rate around 10% for the 2026 admissions cycle. WashU continues to be highly selective with strong Early Decision advantage for applicants.
Yale's overall acceptance rate for the Class of 2030 was 4.24%, with 2,328 students admitted from 54,919 applications. The rate fell from 4.59% for the Class of 2029, driven by a 9.4% increase in applications.
Stanford's First-Year Applicants page was updated July 22, 2026. Students are now limited to a total of three applications for undergraduate admission, whether for first-year admission, transfer admission, or a combination. Stanford's Restrictive Early Action acceptance rate remains around 3.9%.
Stanford updated its first-year applicants page on July 22, 2026. Students are limited to three total applications for undergraduate admission (first-year, transfer, or combination). Stanford continues its Restrictive Early Action policy and has not published acceptance rates since 2018.
Stanford updated its first-year applicant policy: students are limited to a total of three applications for undergraduate admission, whether for first-year, transfer, or a combination. Stanford continues to use Restrictive Early Action.
If you’ve spent any time on college admissions social media lately, you may have seen the headline: Vanderbilt is opening a campus in New York City.
This guide breaks down MIT fun facts like Pi Day admissions, Tim the Beaver, and the Brass Rat, then shows how to use them meaningfully in your MIT essays.
This guide breaks down Princeton traditions like the Pre-rade, Cane Spree, and the Ivy stones, then shows how to use them meaningfully in the right supplemental essay prompt.
The Justice Department opened a Title VI investigation into whether Harvard's China-funded financial aid programs discriminate against American students. The post DOJ Opens Civil Rights Investigation Into Harvard’s $630 Million In China-Based Funding appeared first on The College Investor.
This guide covers 10 fun facts about Stanford University, from motion picture origins to a stolen axe, then shows how to use them effectively in your Stanford application essays.
This guide breaks down Columbia traditions like the Yule Log, the Night Carnival, and the owl and Alma Mater legend, then shows how to use them meaningfully in your Stanford supplemental essays.
CMU's overall acceptance rate is approximately 11% for the Class of 2030, but selectivity varies dramatically by school â the School of Computer Science admits just 7% of applicants. CMU withholds detailed admissions data.
Cornell's Class of 2030 was its first cycle reinstating mandatory SAT/ACT scores. The acceptance rate is approximately 8.8%. ED rate historically runs 16-22%, well above the ~6-7% Regular Decision rate. Cornell stopped publishing admissions statistics mid-cycle since 2020.
Harvard's Class of 2030 acceptance rate dipped to 3.2%, down from 4.2% for Class of 2029. Harvard no longer publishes applicant totals at decision release, now shares data in October/November following federal reporting.
MIT admitted 1,299 students from 28,349 applicants for a 4.58% acceptance rate. Early Action admitted 655 from 11,883 applicants (5.51% EA rate), down slightly from last year.
Princeton's Class of 2030 acceptance rate remained at 4.6%, with 1,408 students enrolling. 69% qualify for financial aid, 25% are Pell-eligible, and 16.7% are first-generation college students.
Rice admitted 2,984 of 38,603 applicants for a 7.7% acceptance rate. Rice welcomed a record number of ED students and introduced Early Decision II last year, which admitted 151 of 2,513 applicants (6.0% EDII rate).
Stanford's Class of 2030 acceptance rate hit a new low at approximately 3.9%. Stanford continues to withhold detailed admissions statistics since 2018, making exact figures difficult to confirm.
WashU's Class of 2029 rate was 11.92% (3,968 of 33,283 applicants). Class of 2030 ED I and ED II decisions have been released; RD results pending. WashU is updating admissions processes and policies for fall 2027 applicants.
This guide breaks down Yale traditions like Bulldog Days, Spring Fling, and The Game, then shows how to use them meaningfully in your 125-word Why Yale essay.
Cornell University, located in rural Ithaca, New York, approximately 220 miles northwest of New York City, is a private Ivy League research university founded in 1865. It is the largest land-grant university in New York state.
This guide breaks down Stanford traditions like fountain hopping, the Axe rivalry, and Full Moon on the Quad, then shows how to use them meaningfully in your Stanford supplemental essays.
Cornell is one of the hardest Ivies to decode because its admissions process is not organized around a single undergraduate admissions pool. Cornellâs famous motto, âany personâŚany study,â feels expansive, inclusive, and open-ended. And, in many ways, it is.
This guide breaks down Duke traditions like K-Ville tenting, bench burning, and LDOC, then shows how to use them meaningfully in your required Why Duke essay.
This guide breaks down UCLA traditions like ice blocking, Bruintizing, and Spring Sing, then shows how to use them meaningfully in your UCLA application essays.
Brown University's acceptance rate is 5.4% for the 2026 cycle. The middle 50% SAT range is 1420-1550 and ACT is 32-35. Brown continues to be one of the most selective Ivy League institutions.
Caltech's admit rate remains under 5% for both Early Action and Regular Decision with negligible difference between rounds. The school has adopted Restrictive Early Action for the 2026-27 cycle. Applicants should have completed calculus, chemistry, and physics.
Columbia offered admission to 2,246 students to the Class of 2027 from a combined 57,129 applications across Early Decision and Regular Decision. The ED acceptance rate for the Class of 2026 was 10.31%.
Cornell has been decreasing the proportion of students admitted through Early Decision to increase equity in admissions. For the Class of 2026, ED applicants were three times as likely to be admitted as Regular Decision applicants, with an ED rate of ~19.6%.
Dartmouth's 2025-2026 application cycle marked the second-largest applicant pool in the College's history. The overall acceptance rate for the Class of 2029 was 6%. The Early Decision rate for the Class of 2027 was 19.7%.
Duke received 61,935 applications for the Class of 2030, admitting 2,083 through Regular Decision and 847 through Early Decision. The overall acceptance rate was 4.7%, similar to the prior year.
Harvard announced it will no longer release admissions data after each early action and regular action cycle. Instead, the university will provide a single, annual admissions data release each fall to offer the most complete view of the newly enrolled class and reduce confusion.
Johns Hopkins acceptance rate for the Class of 2030 came in at roughly 6%, a remarkable drop from about 9% five years ago and 15% a decade back. The decline was triggered in part by Hopkins going test-optional. For the Class of 2029, the rate was a record-low 5.14%.
MIT admitted 1,337 students from 33,796 applicants for the Class of 2026, yielding a 3.96% overall acceptance rate. MIT announced results on Pi Day (March 14), maintaining its tradition. The yield rate remains at 83%.
Northwestern's Early Decision acceptance rate for the Class of 2028 was 22.54% from a then-record pool of 5,207 applicants. The Class of 2027 saw a 22.09% ED rate. Overall selectivity continues to tighten each cycle.
Notre Dame's acceptance rate is approximately 12.4%. A detailed analysis of five years of Common Data Sets reveals trends in admissions factors, GPA distributions, and the university's financial aid policy framework through Restrictive Early Action.
Princeton's Class of 2029 drew 42,303 applications, more than triple the volume from the late 1990s. The acceptance rate has dropped to roughly 4%. 69% of enrolled students qualify for financial aid and 25% are eligible for Pell Grants. 16.7% are first-generation college students.
Rice University introduced Early Decision II for the Class of 2029, sharing the January 4 deadline with Regular Decision but delivering binding decisions by mid-February. In its inaugural year, ED II admitted 151 of 2,513 applicants at a 6.0% rate.
Stanford's acceptance rate has dropped to a new low of 3.7%, making it one of the most selective universities in the country. Stanford continues to withhold detailed admissions statistics since 2018, relying on third-party analyses for data.
UC Berkeley received more than 159,000 applications for fall 2026. First-year applications increased 5% and transfer applications jumped to a record 12% increase. The acceptance rate is approximately 11.6%, continuing its rise as one of the most selective public universities.
The University of Chicago's acceptance rate has fallen to approximately 4.5-5.2%. The school attracts extremely strong, academically focused students. Successful applicants demonstrate active striving for excellence beyond just strong academics.
UCLA is the most applied-to university in the United States, receiving over 140,000 applications each cycle. The acceptance rate stands at approximately 9%, making every application component critical.
The University of Michigan received a record 115,125 applications for Fall 2026. U-M is adding new admissions options allowing students to secure their place earlier, plus new undergraduate programs in engineering, business, and education.
University of Miami has officially removed its supplemental essay for the 2026-2027 admissions cycle. Students will now only submit the main Common App essay. This is part of a growing trend among selective colleges.
UPenn's Class of 2027 had a 5.8% overall acceptance rate with 15.6% in Early Decision. Despite being test-optional, 85% of admitted students submitted SAT or ACT scores. The average unweighted GPA was 3.9. 14% of the admitted Class of 2026 were legacy students.
New data shows Vanderbilt's regular decision admissions have become increasingly competitive, with the RD rate falling below 3%. For the Class of 2027, the overall rate was 5.6% and RD was 4.2%, both historic lows. Early Decision rate was 15.7%.
WashU Admissions is adding an Early Action option and a priority scholarship deadline for the 2026-27 cycle. The university is also removing its optional essay and will now factor demonstrated interest into admissions decisions. Forbes predicts a major surge in applications.
Yale admitted 2,328 students from 54,919 applications for the Class of 2030, a 4.24% overall rate. Early Action admitted 779 students at 10.9%, a slight increase from last year's 10.8%. The application pool grew 9.4% over the prior year.
This guide breaks down UChicago traditions like Scav Hunt, Dollar Shake Days, and Kuvia, then shows how to use them meaningfully in your Why UChicago essay.
Housed in the Student Accessibility and Accommodation Services department lies the University of Michigan Adaptive Sports & Fitness program, which aims to increase awareness about and participation in adaptive sports for those with and without disabilities.
In late May 2026, Yale University Admissions announced an update to its standardized testing policy. Starting in the 2026-2027 application cycle, all first-year applicants will be required to submit either an ACT or SAT score, and AP/IB scores cannot be substituted to meet this testing requirement.
CMU admitted 3,859 of 34,867 applicants to Class of 2029 (11.07%). Class of 2030 ED results were released December 2025 with RD expected April 2026. The School of Computer Science remains the most selective program at ~7%.
Cornell's overall acceptance rate for the Class of 2030 came in at approximately 8.5%, down from about 9% the prior year and far below the ~14% rate of a decade ago. Cornell remains the Ivy League's most accessible school by acceptance rate.
Harvard University's acceptance rate for the Class of 2030 has dipped to 3.2 percent, marking a notable decline from the 4.2 percent recorded for the Class of 2029. Harvard remains one of the most selective universities in the world.
JHU admitted 2,795 students to the Class of 2030: 553 via Early Decision I, 260 via ED II, and 1,982 via Regular Decision. For Class of 2029, JHU received 49,112 applications with a record-low 5.14% rate.
Each month, The Michigan Daily publishes a compilation of bills in the Michigan Legislature for students at the University of Michigan to know about. The following article explains five bills that have been introduced, passed or signed into law by the Michigan Legislature or Gov.
Princeton's acceptance rate has tightened from 5.70% for the Class of 2026 to 4.42% for the Class of 2029. Class of 2030 figures won't be released until fall 2026. Legacy admissions debates and affirmative action shifts continue to shape the admissions landscape.
Stanford's acceptance rate for the Class of 2030 is approximately 3.1%, making it the lowest among major research universities this cycle. Stanford withholds detailed Class of 2029 and 2030 data per standard practice, with the last confirmed rate being 3.61% for Class of 2028.
UCLA received nearly 147,000 first-year applicants for fall 2026, the most of any university in the U.S. The acceptance rate is estimated at approximately 8.5-9%. UCLA has not yet released official Class of 2030 statistics.
University of Chicago's acceptance rate is estimated at 4.5% for the 2026 cycle. For the Class of 2028, UChicago admitted 1,955 of 43,612 applicants (4.48%). Class of 2029 official data remains unavailable.
UMich's overall acceptance rate for the Class of 2030 is approximately 17%, with significant variation between in-state and out-of-state applicants. For Class of 2029, UMich accepted 17,915 of 109,112 applicants (16.42%).
Dartmouth College, located in Hanover, New Hampshire, is a private Ivy League institution founded in 1769. It ranks #13 in a tie with Brown University, according to U.S. News & World Report 2026 Best Colleges. It’s also ranked No. #3 in Best Undergraduate Teaching.
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The University of Pennsylvania (UPenn), located in the heart of West Philadelphia, ranks #7 in a four-way tie between Penn, Duke University, Johns Hopkins University, and Northwestern University, according to U.S. News & World Report 2026 Best Colleges.
Carnegie Mellon's overall acceptance rate is around 11% for the Class of 2030, with dramatic variation by schoolâthe School of Computer Science remains the most selective at approximately 7%. CMU continues holistic review across its seven undergraduate colleges and schools.
The Class of 2030 was Cornell's first cycle requiring SAT or ACT scores after the university reinstated mandatory testing. Cornell's Early Decision rate has historically run 16-22%, well above the Regular Decision rate of approximately 6-7%.
“Yale has the resources, stature, and responsibility to stand firm,” the American Association of University Professors and other groups said.
Harvard has shifted to releasing admissions data only once per year in the fall, rather than separately after Early Action and Regular Action rounds. The university says this provides 'the most complete view of the newly enrolled class' and reduces confusion.
Johns Hopkins' acceptance rate for the Class of 2030 came in at roughly 6%, a remarkable drop from about 9% five years ago and 15% a decade back. The Class of 2029 saw a record-low 5.14% rate from 49,112 applications. Test-optional policies contributed to the surge in applications.
Northwestern's Early Decision acceptance rate for recent cycles has hovered around 22%, with 5,207 ED applicants for the Class of 2028. The overall acceptance rate is approximately 7.7%. Northwestern continues to fill a significant portion of its class through binding Early Decision.
Rice University's acceptance rate dropped to 7.7% for the Class of 2030, admitting 2,984 of 38,603 applicants. Rice admitted a record number through Early Decision I and QuestBridge. For the Class of 2029, ED applications hit 5,483 with an 11.84% ED rate.
Stanford's acceptance rate for the Class of 2030 is projected around 3.6%, continuing its position as one of the most selective universities in the country. Middle 50% SAT: 1420-1570, ACT: 32-35. Stanford continues its Restrictive Early Action policy.
UCLA received nearly 147,000 first-year applicants for fall 2026âthe most of any university in the U.S. The Class of 2030 acceptance rate is approximately 8.5-9%. UCLA continues to hold its position as the most applied-to university in the United States.
The University of Michigan received a record-breaking 115,125 applications for Fall 2026 admission. UMich's overall acceptance rate is projected near 12.5% for the Class of 2030. The university continues to see significant variation between in-state and out-of-state acceptance rates.
University of Pennsylvania's acceptance rate for the Class of 2030 is 5.4%, with an Early Decision rate of 15.6%. Middle 50% SAT: 1420-1550, ACT: 32-35. UPenn continues its binding Early Decision policy with a November 1 deadline.
CMU admitted 3,859 of 34,867 applicants for Class of 2029 (11.07%). For Class of 2030, ED results released December 2025, RD expected April 2026. School of Computer Science rate around 7% vs. 11% overall.
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For Class of 2029, Cornell received 72,523 applications and admitted 6,077 (8.38%). ED results for Class of 2030 released December 2025, but Cornell has stopped publishing detailed admissions statistics since 2020 until the full cycle ends.
Duke admitted 2,930 students from 61,935 applicants for Class of 2030 at 4.73%, the lowest in university history. Early Decision saw 847 admits from 6,159 ED applicants (13.75%). Regular Decision rate was 3.7%. This continues a steep decline from 10.6% for Class of 2020.
Harvard University's acceptance rate for the Class of 2030 dipped to 3.2%, down from 4.2% for Class of 2029. Harvard now shares annual admissions data in October/November following mandatory reporting to the U.S. Department of Education, having stopped Ivy Day data releases.
JHU admitted 2,795 students to Class of 2030: 553 ED I, 260 ED II, 1,982 Regular Decision. Overall rate approximately 6%, down from 5.14% for Class of 2029 (from 49,112 applications). The acceptance rate has dropped from ~15% a decade ago.
MIT admitted 1,299 students out of 28,349 applicants for the Class of 2030, yielding a 4.58% acceptance rate. Early Action saw 655 admits from 11,883 applicants (5.51% EA rate), down from 5.98% for Class of 2029.
Princeton's acceptance rate has tightened from 5.70% for the Class of 2026 to 4.42% for the Class of 2029. Class of 2030 figures won't be released until fall 2026. Class of 2029 enrolled 1,408 first-years with 69% qualifying for financial aid and 16.7% first-generation students.
Stanford's Class of 2030 acceptance rate is approximately 3.1%, making it one of the lowest among major research universities. Stanford continues to withhold detailed admissions statistics per standard practice since 2018. The Class of 2029 rate was 3.80% with 2,302 admits from 60,646 applicants.
University of Chicago's acceptance rate is estimated around 4.8-5.2% for Class of 2030. For Class of 2028, UChicago admitted 1,955 of 43,612 applicants (4.48%). Official Class of 2029 and 2030 data not yet released through Common Data Set.
UCLA received nearly 147,000 first-year applicants for fall 2026, the most of any university in the U.S. Class of 2030 acceptance rate estimated at approximately 8.5-9%. UCLA has not yet released official acceptance rate as of June 2026.
UMich received 115,125 undergraduate applications for fall 2026, breaking its own record for the fifth consecutive year (29% jump from five years ago). Overall acceptance rate projected near 12.5%, down sharply from 26.11% for Class of 2024.
WashU welcomed 3,968 students from 33,283 applicants for Class of 2029 (11.92%). For Class of 2030, ED I notifications went out December 2025, ED II in February 2026. Overall rate estimated around 10-11%.
Brown's ED rate has declined from 15.9% (Class of 2025) to 12.98% (Class of 2027). Overall acceptance rate is approximately 5.4% with SAT 1420-1550 and ACT 32-35.
Caltech's acceptance rate of approximately 3.0% makes it the most selective college in America. The Class of 2030 rate was reported at 3.78% by AdmissionSight.
CMU's selectivity continues to intensify with rising application numbers and limited class size growth. The university is especially sought-after for computer science, engineering, business, design, and performing arts.
Columbia admitted 2,581 students from 61,031 applicants (4.23% rate) for the Class of 2030, down from 4.94% the prior year. This was the largest applicant pool in Columbia's history.
Cornell has been reducing the proportion of students admitted through Early Decision to increase equity in admissions. For the Class of 2026, ED rate was ~19.6% vs ~9.3% Regular Decision.
Dartmouth received 3,009 Early Decision applications for the Class of 2027 (14% increase), accepting 578 students at a 19.2% rate, down from 21.27% the prior year.
Duke received 61,935 applications for the Class of 2030, admitting 2,083 via Regular Decision and 847 through Early Decision for an overall 4.7% acceptance rate, similar to the prior year.
Harvard's Class of 2029 admitted 2,003 students from 47,893 applicants for a 4.2% acceptance rate, with an 83.6% yield rate. Harvard has not released Ivy Day stats since the Class of 2029 cycle.
JHU's acceptance rate is 6.4% with SAT middle 50% of 1450-1560 and ACT 33-35. Early Decision I deadline is November 1, ED II and Regular Decision both January 2.
University of Michigan received a record-breaking 115,125 applications for Fall 2026 admission, continuing its trend of increasing selectivity at the Ann Arbor flagship campus.
MIT admitted 655 Early Action students from 11,883 applicants (5.51% EA rate) and 644 Regular Decision students from 16,466 applicants (3.91% RD rate) for the Class of 2030.
Northwestern's acceptance rate is approximately 7.7% with SAT 1430-1550 and ACT 33-35. The university continues to see strong application volume from its Evanston, Illinois campus.
Notre Dame accepted just 11.8% of Restrictive Early Action applicants for the Class of 2030, a record low and decline from 12.9% the prior year. Decisions released Dec. 16 at 6:42 PM (matching the university's 1842 founding).
Princeton enrolled 1,408 first-year students for the Class of 2029. 51% female, 49% male. 16.7% are first-generation college students. 69% qualify for financial aid and 25% are Pell Grant eligible. Overall acceptance rate was 4.6%.
Rice introduced Early Decision II for the Class of 2029 with a January 4 deadline. ED II admitted 151 of 2,513 applicants (6.0% rate). ED I rate expected to remain in single digits for Class of 2030.
Stanford's acceptance rate remains at approximately 3.6%, with SAT middle 50% of 1420-1570 and ACT 32-35. Stanford continues to withhold detailed admissions statistics since 2018.
UC Berkeley's acceptance rate is 11.6%, making it one of the more accessible Top 15 schools but still highly competitive among public universities.
University of Chicago's acceptance rate is approximately 4.5-5.2% with SAT 1470-1570 and ACT 33-35. UChicago remains one of the most selective universities in the Midwest.
UCLA's 8.6% acceptance rate saw approximately 5,500 students admitted from over 64,000 applicants for the Class of 2026. SAT middle 50% is 1450-1550 and ACT 33-35.
UPenn's Class of 2027 had a 5.8% overall acceptance rate with Early Decision at 15.6%. Average unweighted GPA of admitted students is 3.9, and 85% submitted SAT/ACT scores despite test-optional policy.
Vanderbilt's Regular Decision acceptance rate dropped below 3%, the lowest in university history. Combined ED I and II rate was 15.7%. Overall rate for Class of 2027 was 5.6%.
WashU will add an Early Action option and priority scholarship deadline for the 2026-2027 cycle. The university is also removing its optional essay and will begin factoring demonstrated interest into admissions decisions.
Yale accepted 2,328 of 54,919 applicants for the Class of 2030 (4.24% overall), the second-largest pool in Yale history. Regular admit rate fell below 3%. Applications increased 9.4% from the prior year.
Carnegie Mellon's overall undergraduate acceptance rate is 11% for the Class of 2027, but the School of Computer Science is far more selective at just 7%. Acceptance rates vary dramatically by school and program.
Cornell received 72,523 applications for the Class of 2029 and admitted 6,077 students (8.38%). Since 2020, Cornell has stopped publishing admissions statistics until the admissions cycle has ended. ED results for Class of 2030 were released December 2025.
Duke received 61,935 applications for the Class of 2030, admitting 2,083 through Regular Decision and 847 through Early Decision. The overall acceptance rate was 4.7%, similar to the prior year.
Harvard released Class of 2030 decisions on March 26, 2026 but did not publish applicant totals or an official acceptance rate, marking the second year Harvard chose not to release Ivy Day admissions statistics.
Johns Hopkins University's acceptance rate is 6.4% for the 2026 cycle. Middle 50% SAT: 1450-1560, ACT: 33-35. JHU continues to be highly selective across its programs.
MIT admitted 655 early action applicants from 11,883 EA applicants for a 5.51% EA acceptance rate, one of the most competitive in recent memory. Overall, 1,299 students were admitted from 28,349 applicants for a 4.58% acceptance rate.
Taubman graduate student Philippe Kame continues to face challenges since the termination of his employment as a graduate student instructor and subsequent detention by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in April.
Northwestern's acceptance rate dropped again in the 2026 cycle, continuing a multi-year trend of increasing selectivity. The university remains one of the most competitive in the Midwest.
Princeton's Class of 2029 had a 4.4% acceptance rate. The university has been expanding its student body and hit its target of 5,700 students in fall 2025. 69% of the class qualifies for financial aid and 16.7% are first-generation college students.
Stanford remains one of the most selective universities with an estimated 3.9% acceptance rate. The 2026-2027 cycle continues restrictive early action. Stanford withholds detailed admissions data since 2018.
UCLA's acceptance rate is approximately 8.6-9%, admitting roughly 5,500 students from over 64,000 applicants. Middle 50% SAT: 1450-1550, ACT: 33-35.
UChicago's acceptance rate is 4.5% for the 2026 cycle. The university attracts extremely strong, academically focused students. Early Decision strategy is critical for applicants.
UMich's overall acceptance rate for the Class of 2030 is approximately 17%, with significant variation between in-state and out-of-state applicants. The university remains one of the premier public universities worldwide.
UPenn's Class of 2027 had a 5.8% overall acceptance rate with Early Decision at 15.6%. The middle 50% of admitted students had a 3.9 average unweighted GPA. 85% of applicants submitted SAT or ACT scores.
Vanderbilt's RD acceptance rate for Class of 2030 was a record-low 2.8% (1,382 admitted from 48,720 applications). Combined Early Decision rate was 11.9%. More than 54,000 students applied, the largest pool in school history.
WashU's acceptance rate is around 10-11% for the 2026 cycle. Early Decision provides a significant admissions advantage. The university continues to be highly selective.
During her time at the University of Michigan, recent LSA graduate Taylor Lane founded the free mobile application Spivvy, an online market app exclusively for university students.
For the 2026â27 academic year, the Curb Center will begin accepting applications for Creative Inquiry Grants on July 1, 2026. Grant applications are open to Vanderbilt University undergraduates, graduate students, faculty and staff. Learn more about the Curb Centerâs Creative Inquiry Grant Program.
Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea is adding an eighth location in Ann Arbor at Pierpont Commons, the University of Michiganâs North Campus student union. While an exact opening date is yet to be announced, the company plans to open its doors before the beginning of the fall semester in late August.
Northwestern reported an estimated 7% acceptance rate for the Class of 2030 without releasing exact figures. The last confirmed rate was 7.4% for the Class of 2029, down from 7.69% for the Class of 2028.
Stanford admitted 2,302 students for the Class of 2029, a 3.80% acceptance rate, up from 3.61% for the Class of 2028 as applications and admitted students both climbed higher.
Princeton University, a private research university in Princeton, New Jersey, released regular decision results for the Class of 2030 on March 26, 2026, according to the Daily Princetonian.
Princeton's acceptance rate has tightened from 5.70% for the Class of 2026 to 4.42% for the Class of 2029. Class of 2030 figures won't be released until fall 2026. Early Action deadline is November 1 and Regular Decision deadline is January 1.
Vanderbilt Universityâs acceptance rate fell to 4.08% for the Class of 2030, down from 5.38% the previous year, signaling rising selectivity and growing competition.
Brown admitted 890 students through Early Decision at a 16.46% acceptance rate, with 1,674 offered admission through Regular Decision. Overall acceptance rate for the Class of 2029 is 5.65%.
Carnegie Mellon offers admission to just 11% of undergraduate applicants overall, while the School of Computer Science admits only 7% with a middle 50% SAT range of 1500-1560.
Harvard's acceptance rate for the 2026 entry cycle is approximately 3.2%. Harvard does not offer merit-based scholarships; all financial aid is need-based and the university meets 100% of demonstrated financial need.
MIT continues to be one of the most selective universities in the world, with overall acceptance rates historically around 4%. Admissions statistics for the Class of 2030 are now available.
Notre Dame reviewed 13,711 Restrictive Early Action applications (up 6% from prior year) and admitted 1,617 students, producing an REA acceptance rate of approximately 12%. Overall rate for Class of 2029 was 9.38%.
UC Berkeley's overall acceptance rate for the Class of 2029 was 11.43%, a slight increase from 10.98% for the Class of 2028. Applications rose from 124,242 to 126,843 while admitted students increased to 14,502.
Washington University in St. Louis has an acceptance rate around 10-12% for the 2026 admissions cycle. The university continues to be highly selective with a strong Early Decision advantage for applicants.
Yale University's acceptance rate for the 2026 admissions cycle is approximately 4.5%, maintaining its position as one of the most selective universities with nearly 995 real admits tracked.
MIT's acceptance rate edged up slightly to 4.58% for the Class of 2030, from 4.56% for the Class of 2029, reflecting a modest dip in total applications that year.
Princeton University maintains its test-optional policy for Fall 2027 admissions. Single Choice Early Action deadline is November 1, 2026; Regular Decision deadline is January 1, 2027. Application fee is $70. Princeton continues to accept both Common App and Coalition App.
Brown's acceptance rate dropped to 5.35% for the Class of 2030, down from 5.65% for the Class of 2029, with fewer than 6 in 100 applicants earning admission.
UPenn's acceptance rate rose to 5.84% for the Class of 2030, up from 4.87% for the Class of 2029, as applications declined and admitted class size grew slightly.
UPenn has joined the Ivy League majority in requiring SAT or ACT scores for admission. For the 2026-27 admissions cycle, Harvard, Yale, Dartmouth, Brown, Cornell, MIT, Caltech, Stanford, and Penn all require standardized test scores.
Rice University, a private research university in Houston, Texas, anchors undergraduate life in a residential college system that houses students for all four years and maintains a roughly 6-to-1 student-faculty ratio.
The 2025-2026 college admissions process is almost upon us.
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An analysis of 300-plus selective colleges identifies the top feeder institutions to elite medical programs three ways: by raw numbers, by enrollment size, and among schools that outperform their.
As we continue along in the 2025-26 cycle, the American college admissions process continues to be insanely competitive at the very top.
California Institute of Technology (Caltech) â 3.78%
Class of 2030 Admission Results Class of 2030 admission rates now available for multiple colleges including MIT, Johns Hopkins, and Notre Dame.
Class of 2030 Early Decision and Early Action Results Early decision and early action admission rates for the Class of 2030 show highly selective acceptance rates across top⌠Read more Editorial team ¡ Mar 3 ¡ 1 min read
Carnegie Mellon's overall acceptance rate is 11%. ED rate slightly higher at ~14%. School of Computer Science and engineering colleges have dramatically lower admit rates than the university average.
In the 2025-2026 application cycle, colleges made some of the most significant changes to essay evaluation in a generation.
The New York City institution is the last Ivy League college to announce an end to its test-optional admissions policy.
Columbia Reinstates Standardized Testing for Fall 2028 Entry Columbia College and Engineering will require test scores starting with the 2027-28 cycle Read more Editorial team ¡ Jun 12
Columbia University â 4.94%
Cornell confirmed there will be no university-wide essay question for Fall 2027 applicants, a significant change to the application process. Cornell also reinstated SAT/ACT for Class of 2030.
Cornell University spent the last five admissions cycles doing something none of its Ivy peers has matched.
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Duke University, located in Durham, North Carolina, is consistently ranked among the top 10 national universities and is widely regarded as one of the Southern Ivies.
Duke's acceptance rate fell to 4.73% for the Class of 2030, down from 5.20% for the Class of 2029, as applications surged to a record 61,935 while the admitted class size dropped to 2,930.
Duke University â 5.20%
FSU's acceptance rate came in at 23.83% for the Class of 2029, down from 24.22% for the Class of 2028, as application volume continues to rise steadily.
Georgia Tech, a public research university in Atlanta long considered both a âNew Ivyâ and a âPublic Ivy,â admitted 8,715 students to the Class of 2030 from a record 67,985 first-year applicationsâan overall acceptance rate of 12.8%, according to the universityâs Office of Undergraduate Admission.
Harvard admitted approximately 3.65% of applicants, the lowest acceptance rate in Harvard's history and one of the lowest among all U.S. colleges. Uses Common Application; most admitted students rank in top 5% of class with SAT 1480-1580.
Harvard University â 4.18%
Nearly one-third of Penn sophomores did not submit any test scores in their applications, according to a Daily Pennsylvanian analysis. Using data from the Common Data Set, the analysis examined trends in test scores for incoming first years from 2017 to 2022, comparing Penn to six other Ivy League schools.
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Johns Hopkins University â 5.14%
Johns Hopkins University â 5.14%
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) â 4.56%
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Michigan is the public flagship that has watched its admissions operation change under unusually heavy weather over the past five years.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, a private research university in Cambridge, Massachusetts, ranks No.
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Princeton University â 4.42%
Princeton's Class of 2026 waitlist data shows 148 waitlist admits with a 13.95% waitlist acceptance rate. Data sourced from Common Data Sets and IPEDS filings.
Stanford's acceptance rate hit a new low of 3.6% for 2026. SAT range 1420-1570, ACT 32-35. Full breakdown of stats and what admitted students look like.
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Syracuse University Extends Test Optional Policy for Fall 2027 Admission Syracuse University confirms SAT and ACT scores remain optional for Fall 2027 and Spring 2028 applicants.
Penn has made several changes to its undergraduate application that will be in effect for the upcoming 2023-2024 admissions season.
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UChicago received 37,522 applications and accepted 2,041 students for a 5.4% acceptance rate. Known for its unique essay prompts and holistic review process.
UCLA's financial aid info for newly-admitted Fall 2026 students available when decisions released end of March (first-year) and end of April (transfer). Applications fell from record 149,815 for Class of 2026 to 145,910 for Class of 2027.
University of Florida Adds Early Decision UF adds a binding Early Decision option for Fall 2027 admits, with an Oct.
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The University of Washington's acceptance rate rose to 41.75% for the Class of 2029, up from 39.15% for the Class of 2028, as application volume continued to climb steadily.
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Vanderbilt University â 4.60%
Vanderbilt University â 4.60%
WashU's acceptance rate around 10-11%. Incoming class profile available on admissions site. Strong early decision advantage for applicants.
Every spring, families watch acceptance rates drop a little further â and ask the same question: what does it actually take? The 2025â26 cycle offered some answers.
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William & Mary's acceptance rate declined to 34.43% for the Class of 2030, down from 36.96% for the Class of 2029, driven by a larger applicant pool and a smaller admitted class.
Yale University â 4.75%
Yale's acceptance rate is 3.9% for 2026 with SAT 1460-1570 and ACT 33-35. Ultra-competitive admissions season with early results already out and regular decisions to come.
Dartmouth College's acceptance rate fell to 5.84% for the Class of 2030, down from 6.02% for the Class of 2029, as applications rose and the admitted class shrank slightly.
Columbia's acceptance rate dropped to 4.23% for the Class of 2030, down from 4.94% for the Class of 2029, as the applicant pool grew to over 61,000 students.
By Rachel Williams Sincore, NACAC Communications ARLINGTON, VA (June 18, 2026) â NACAC is seeking a visionary and entrepreneurial leader to serve as director of the Center for Innovation in College Admission.
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Caltech's acceptance rate has fallen to 3.0%, making it the most selective college in America. The Class of 2030 saw a 3.78% rate per AdmissionSight, with both figures reflecting Caltech's extreme selectivity as a small STEM-focused institution.
Carnegie Mellon University's overall undergraduate acceptance rate for Fall 2023 was 11%, with the Mellon College of Science at 10%. CMU does not release school-specific rates for all programs.
Dartmouth received 28,107 Regular Decision applications for the Class of 2028 and accepted 1,081 students, resulting in a 3.85% RD rate. Dartmouth was among the first Ivies to reinstate test-required admissions.
For the Class of 2029, JHU received 49,112 applications and admitted 2,525 students at a record-low 5.14% rate. For Class of 2030, ED I results in December 2025 admitted 553 students and ED II in February 2026 admitted 260.
MIT admitted 1,299 of 28,349 applicants for the Class of 2030, yielding an overall acceptance rate of 4.58%, a slight uptick from 4.52% the previous cycle. Results were released on Pi Day at 6:28 PM ET.
Princeton announced regular decision results for the Class of 2030 on March 27, 2026. Early indicators point to an acceptance rate near 4.4%, consistent with the Class of 2029's 4.41% from 42,303 applicants. Full statistics are expected in fall 2026.
Rice University's acceptance rate is approximately 8% for the 2026 cycle. The university continues its Rice Investment financial aid program, which provides full tuition for families earning under $75,000 and partial aid for families up to $200,000.
Stanford University completed its admissions cycle for the Class of 2029 and admitted a larger number of students, but continues its policy of not releasing a full breakdown of acceptance results, in place since 2018.
Vanderbilt University's acceptance rate for the 2026 cycle is approximately 5.6-5.9%, with admitted students typically scoring 1450-1560 on the SAT and 33-35 on the ACT. The university continues to grow more selective.
Caltech's acceptance rate for the most recent cycle is 3.78%, confirming it as one of the most selective institutions in the country. The school admitted 315 students for the Class of 2028 and continues its highly targeted STEM-focused admissions process.
Carnegie Mellon's overall acceptance rate is 11%, but varies dramatically by school -- the School of Computer Science admitted just 7% for the Class of 2026. Early Decision rate is approximately 14%. CMU received over 32,000 applications for the Class of 2026.
Columbia's Class of 2027 admission rate was 3.9%. The admitted class represents all 50 states, DC, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, the Mariana Islands, Marshall Islands, US Virgin Islands, and 101 countries. Columbia admitted 795 students from 6,007 early applicants for the Class of 2028.
Cornell University's acceptance rate is 8.2% for the Class of 2030. SAT middle 50% is 1390-1540, ACT is 32-34. Cornell received approximately 9,973 Early Decision applications for the Class of 2028 and admitted 1,161 students.
MIT ranked #2 among national universities and #1 for undergraduate engineering per U.S. News 2026 rankings. Admissions remain extremely competitive with near-guarantees for PRIMES/MOP participants historically, though the game has changed recently.
MIT admitted 1,299 students from 28,349 applicants for the Class of 2030, yielding an overall acceptance rate of 4.58% -- a slight uptick from 4.52% the previous year. Admitted students must confirm enrollment by May 1.
Northwestern's acceptance rate dropped again in 2026 to 7.2%. SAT middle 50% is 1430-1550, ACT is 33-35. Approximately 5,200 students applied Early Decision with about 1,000 receiving acceptances. Northwestern continues to grow more competitive each year.
Rice University's acceptance rate is 7.9% for the Class of 2030. The university offers Early Decision I, Early Decision II, and Regular Decision application plans. Rice is a comprehensive research university on a 300-acre campus in Houston, Texas.
Columbia University announced on June 13, 2026 that it will require first-year and transfer applicants to submit SAT or ACT scores starting fall 2027. Columbia was the last Ivy League holdout on test-optional admissions.
Columbia will require SAT or ACT scores for undergraduate applicants beginning August 2027, making it the final Ivy League school to reinstate testing requirements post-COVID.
Columbia College and Engineering will require standardized test scores (SAT or ACT) starting with the 2027-28 admissions cycle, ending test-optional policy. This is a significant policy change for applicants.
Vice Provost and Dean of Admissions Whitney Soule announced a 5.8% admissions rate for the Class of 2030, an increase from last year.
The University of Pennsylvania admitted 5.8% of applicants for fall 2026, making it slightly less selective than the prior year's 4.9% rate. Penn aims to enroll approximately 2,400 students. The rate had been trending downward (4.47% for Class of 2027) before this year's uptick.
NACAC Advocacy and Policy Updates for June 9, 2026By: Sean RobinsWelcome to this issue of the Advocacy Update.
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UPenn admitted 3,575 students from 61,264 applicants for a 5.84% acceptance rate, a modest rebound from last year's record low. Legacy students represent 13.1% of the admitted class.
Caltech's admit rate is under 5%. The university offers Restrictive Early Action (REA) with a November 1 deadline and mid-December decisions. Admitted students have until May 1, 2026 to accept. Class of 2028 acceptance rate was 2.3%.
Princeton's acceptance rate has fallen from 10-13% in the late 1990s to roughly 4%. Applications to the Class of 2029 reached 42,303, more than triple the volume Princeton saw two decades ago. The admissions landscape has fundamentally changed for alumni families.
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