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Admissions Data Dashboard | Common Data Set 2016-2026

Total Applications
60,646
2025-2026
Acceptance Rate
3.8%
2025-2026
Enrolled Students
1,839
2025-2026
SAT Middle 50%
1520-1570
2025-2026

Admissions Factors

Relative importance reported in the latest available Common Data Set.

Source: CDS 2024-2025, Section C7

Academic

Rigor of secondary school record
Very Important
Class rank
Very Important
Academic GPA
Very Important
Standardized test scores
Considered
Application essay
Very Important
Recommendation(s)
Very Important

Nonacademic

Interview
Considered
Extracurricular activities
Very Important
Talent/ability
Very Important
Character/personal qualities
Very Important
First generation
Considered
Alumni/ae relation
Considered
Geographical residence
Considered
State residency
Not Considered
Religious affiliation/commitment
Not Considered
Volunteer work
Considered
Work experience
Considered
Level of applicant's interest
Not Considered