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Admissions Data Dashboard | Common Data Set 2016-2026

Total Applications
87,220
2025-2026
Acceptance Rate
43.4%
2025-2026
Enrolled Students
9,656
2025-2026
SAT Middle 50%
1220-1470
2025-2026

Applications & Acceptance Rate Over Time

Complete Admissions Data

YearApplicationsAdmitsEnrolledAccept RateYield Rate
2025-202687,22037,8819,65643.4%25.5%
2024-202578,74539,27211,46749.9%29.2%
2023-202472,80036,6029,28550.3%25.4%
2022-202368,30935,9959,35452.7%26.0%
2021-202259,17340,75910,15768.9%24.9%
2020-202157,27938,4578,86967.1%23.1%
2019-202054,91232,8348,05659.8%24.5%
2018-201953,43930,9658,35757.9%27.0%
2017-201848,91228,0927,56657.4%26.9%
2016-201748,77527,2267,24255.8%26.6%

SAT Score Trends (Middle 50%)

25th Percentile
1220
50th Percentile
1360
75th Percentile
1470

Financial Aid Overview

Students Receiving Aid
28%
Need Fully Met
71%

Cost of Attendance Over Time

$26,726
2025-2026 Total COA
Tuition
$9,718
Fees
$274
Room & Board
$16,734
Change Since 2016
+33%

Student Demographics

Enrollment Over Time

Demographics Over Time (% of Undergraduates)

Undergraduates
43,633
Total Enrollment
57,876
International
9%
Students of Color
49%