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Admissions Data Dashboard | Common Data Set 2016-2025

Total Applications
49,460
2024-2025
Acceptance Rate
7.7%
2024-2025
Enrolled Students
2,104
2024-2025
SAT Middle 50%
1510-1570
2024-2025

Applications & Acceptance Rate Over Time

Complete Admissions Data

YearApplicationsAdmitsEnrolledAccept RateYield Rate
2024-202549,4603,8052,1047.7%55.3%
2023-202451,7673,7392,1097.2%56.4%
2022-202351,2593,6952,0387.2%55.2%
2021-202247,6363,3212,0867.0%62.8%
2020-202139,2633,6541,9019.3%52.0%
2019-202040,5853,6732,0069.0%54.6%
2018-201940,4253,4221,9318.5%56.4%
2017-201837,2593,4421,9039.2%55.3%
2016-201735,1003,7431,98510.7%53.0%

SAT Score Trends (Middle 50%)

25th Percentile
1510
50th Percentile
1540
75th Percentile
1570

Financial Aid Overview

Students Receiving Aid
52%
Need Fully Met
100%

Cost of Attendance Over Time

$89,448
2024-2025 Total COA
Tuition
$67,158
Fees
$1,164
Room & Board
$21,126
Change Since 2016
+35%

Student Demographics

Enrollment Over Time

Demographics Over Time (% of Undergraduates)

Undergraduates
9,060
Total Enrollment
22,960
International
12%
Students of Color
70%