UMich Acceptance Rate at 15% for 2026; 46,000 Applicants Compete
Michigan's 15% acceptance rate means roughly 46,000 applicants compete for ~6,800 first-year spots. Middle 50% SAT 1450-1580, ACT 33-35.
Rice University Admits 7.8% for Class of 2029; Enrollment Changes for Fall 2026
Rice's acceptance rate for Class of 2029 was 7.8% across both rounds from 36,777 applications. Incoming freshmen assigned to one of eleven residential colleges. ED I rate at 13.2% with additional Questbridge admits.
Vanderbilt University Acceptance Rate at 5.9% for 2026 Cycle
Vanderbilt's acceptance rate is 5.9% for 2026 with SAT 1450-1560 and ACT 33-35. Distinct identity: rigorous across multiple disciplines, values community contributors.
Johns Hopkins Admits 813 Early Decision Students for Class of 2030
JHU admitted 553 students via ED I (Dec 2025) and 260 via ED II (Feb 2026) for 813 total early admits. Overall acceptance rate ~8% from 38,926 applicants. RD release date March 18, 2026.
Brown Admits 5.35% of Applicants to Class of 2030
Brown admitted 1,674 applicants to the Class of 2030 at a 5.35% rate. Regular decision admits have until May 1 to accept or decline. Overall acceptance rate of 5.65% as of Fall 2025.
UC Berkeley 2026 Acceptance Rate: ~11% for Class of 2030
UC Berkeley released Class of 2030 regular decision results March 26, 2026. Overall acceptance rate approximately 11%, continuing multi-year trend of becoming more selective as a top public university.
Northwestern Admit Rate Stays Around 7% for Class of 2030
Northwestern reviewed over 54,000 first-year applications for the 2025-26 cycle. Overall admissions rate remained around 7%, similar to Class of 2029. SAT 1430-1550, ACT 33-35.
Notre Dame Acceptance Rate Remains at Record-Low 9% for Class of 2030
Notre Dame received 36,102 applications (701 more than last year) with 9% admit rate, maintaining record low. 64% yield rate from Class of 2029. SAT 1460-1540, ACT 33-35.
Dartmouth Applications Rise 2% in Second-Largest Pool in College History
Dartmouth issued 1,687 invitations to the Class of 2030 from 28,863 applications (up 2.2%). Sixth consecutive year over 28,000 applicants. Sustained 35% increase across last six classes.
Columbia University 2026: 4.2% Acceptance Rate, #15 US Ranking
Columbia maintains a 4.2% acceptance rate and ranks #15 in US News. Ivy League programs with strong career outcomes. Engineering admissions exceptionally challenging at 3.9%.
Duke Admissions: Under 5% Acceptance Rate, Test-Optional Through 2025-26
Duke's admission rate for fall 2025 was under 5%. Test-optional through the 2025-26 admissions cycle. Regular Decision deadline January 5, 2026. First quarter grades accepted through November 18.
Caltech Admissions 2026: Acceptance Rate Below 3%, Deadlines for Class of 2030
Caltech's acceptance rate below 3% makes it one of the most selective schools. Applications stabilized around 11,000-13,800 in recent cycles. Early Decision admits notified mid-December with May 1 reply deadline.
Cornell Acceptance Rate at 8.2-8.8% for 2026 Cycle
Cornell's acceptance rate sits around 8.2-8.9%, varying by college within the university. SAT 1390-1540, ACT 32-34. 1,002 real admit profiles analyzed showing college-by-college differences.
Stanford Reinstates Standardized Testing Requirement
Stanford University announced it will resume requiring standardized test scores (SAT or ACT) for undergraduate admission, starting with students applying in Fall 2025 for the Class of 2030.
University of Chicago Releases New Quirky Essay Prompts
UChicago's essays are famous for testing applicants' intellectual playfulness and writing ability."
Caltech Reaffirms Commitment to Test-Free Admissions
Bucking the trend set by other top institutions, Caltech announced it will remain strictly test-free, choosing not to consider SAT or ACT scores in its admissions process.
Cornell to Reinsate Testing Requirements Starting Fall 2026
Cornell University will return to requiring standardized test scores for all undergraduate applicants starting with the Fall 2026 application cycle (Class of 2031).
Harvard Returns to Standardized Testing for Class of 2029
Harvard University will require standardized test scores for admission starting next cycle, reversing a previous commitment to remain test-optional through the Class of 2030.
Yale University Implements \\\\\\\"Test-Flexible\\\\\\\" Admissions Policy
Yale will require standardized test scores for the upcoming admissions cycle but will expand acceptable options to include AP and IB exam scores alongside the traditional SAT and ACT.
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#1
Princeton University
Princeton, NJ Acceptance 5.6%
SAT Range 1500-1580
ACT Range 34-35
#2
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA Acceptance 4.5%
SAT Range 1530-1580
ACT Range 35-36
#3
Harvard University
Cambridge, MA Acceptance 3.4%
SAT Range 1500-1580
ACT Range 34-36
#4
Stanford University
Stanford, CA Acceptance 3.7%
SAT Range 1500-1570
ACT Range 34-35
#4
Yale University
New Haven, CT Acceptance 4.3%
SAT Range 1500-1580
ACT Range 34-36
#6
University of Chicago
Chicago, IL Acceptance 4.8%
SAT Range 1510-1580
ACT Range 34-35
#7
Duke University
Durham, NC Acceptance 5.9%
SAT Range 1500-1570
ACT Range 34-35
#7
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD Acceptance 6.2%
SAT Range 1520-1570
ACT Range 34-35
#7
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL Acceptance 7.0%
SAT Range 1490-1560
ACT Range 34-35
#7
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA Acceptance 5.8%
SAT Range 1500-1570
ACT Range 34-35
#11
California Institute of Technology
Pasadena, CA Acceptance 2.7%
SAT Range Test-Blind
ACT Range Test-Blind
#12
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY Acceptance 7.3%
SAT Range 1480-1560
ACT Range 33-35
#13
Brown University
Providence, RI Acceptance 5.1%
SAT Range 1500-1570
ACT Range 34-36
#13
Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH Acceptance 6.0%
SAT Range 1500-1570
ACT Range 34-35
#15
Columbia University
New York, NY Acceptance 3.9%
SAT Range 1500-1570
ACT Range 34-35
#15
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA Acceptance 11.2%
SAT Range Test-Free
ACT Range Test-Free
#17
Rice University
Houston, TX Acceptance 7.7%
SAT Range 1490-1570
ACT Range 34-35
#17
University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA Acceptance 8.8%
SAT Range Test-Free
ACT Range Test-Free
#17
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN Acceptance 5.6%
SAT Range 1490-1570
ACT Range 34-35
#20
Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA Acceptance 11.0%
SAT Range 1490-1560
ACT Range 34-35
#20
University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN Acceptance 11.1%
SAT Range 1470-1550
ACT Range 33-35
#20
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI Acceptance 17.7%
SAT Range 1460-1540
ACT Range 33-35
#20
Washington University in St. Louis
St. Louis, MO Acceptance 11.3%
SAT Range 1500-1570
ACT Range 33-35