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Admissions Data Dashboard | Common Data Set 2016-2025

Total Applications
53,985
2024-2025
Acceptance Rate
3.6%
2024-2025
Enrolled Students
1,647
2024-2025
SAT Middle 50%
1510-1580
2024-2025

Applications & Acceptance Rate Over Time

Complete Admissions Data

YearApplicationsAdmitsEnrolledAccept RateYield Rate
2024-202553,9851,9701,6473.6%83.6%
2023-202456,9371,9371,6323.4%84.3%
2022-202361,2211,9841,6463.2%83.0%
2021-202257,7862,3181,9514.0%84.2%
2020-202140,2482,0151,4075.0%69.8%
2019-202043,3302,0091,6494.6%82.1%
2018-201942,7492,0241,6534.7%81.7%
2017-201839,5062,0371,6875.2%82.8%
2016-201739,0412,1101,6635.4%78.8%

SAT Score Trends (Middle 50%)

25th Percentile
1510
50th Percentile
1545
75th Percentile
1580

Financial Aid Overview

Students Receiving Aid
55%
Need Fully Met
100%

Cost of Attendance Over Time

$86,762
2024-2025 Total COA
Tuition
$59,320
Fees
$5,476
Room & Board
$21,966
Change Since 2016
+32%

Student Demographics

Enrollment Over Time

Demographics Over Time (% of Undergraduates)

Undergraduates
7,370
Total Enrollment
25,170
International
15%
Students of Color
72%