For the 2024–2025 cycle, Brown University reported an overall acceptance rate of 5.38%, in line with peers such as Dartmouth and Penn, which both reported around 5.4%. On its own, that figure doesn’t tell us much beyond the obvious: admission to schools at this level is brutally competitive. When you’re dealing with ultra‑selective institutions, surface-level stats only scratch the surface. To actually understand what’s happening, you have to look at patterns over time, shifts in applicant pools, and how different parts of the process interact with one another. And that’s exactly why we dig into this data every year, to help students approach the admissions process with smarter, more informed strategies.
Stanford Admissions Statistics 2025
In the 2024–2025 application cycle, Stanford reported an admit rate of 3.61%. On its own, that figure sounds definitive – but it raises more questions than it answers. What factors actually drive it? And what information can we glean from the process by taking a deep dive into Stanford’s statistics? While schools like Stanford release select headline stats, understanding what’s happening beneath the surface requires a deeper look. Each year, we break down the data behind ultra-selective admissions so our students aren’t just guessing when they compete for spots at top colleges.
Northwestern Admissions Statistics 2025
During the 2024–2025 admissions cycle, Northwestern University accepted only a sliver of the students who applied – 7.69%, landing firmly in the single-digit acceptance rate range. This number is often shocking to parents, who remember the ~40% acceptance rates in the 90s. But that top-line statistic doesn’t actually explain very much on its own, or how Northwestern became so competitive. While Northwestern does make some admissions information public, getting a meaningful understanding of what’s going on requires a more careful, layered analysis (and some math!). Thankfully, every year, we dig into the data to help our students see the bigger picture and approach the process with a clearer strategy and expectations.
University of Virginia (UVA) Admissions Statistics 2025
During the 2024–2025 admissions cycle, the University of Virginia admitted only a relatively small share of its applicant pool, with an overall acceptance rate of 16.81%. That headline number, on its own, doesn’t actually tell you very much. How is it calculated? What pressures are shaping it year over year? UVA does make portions of its admissions data public, but getting real clarity requires a closer look beneath the surface. That kind of deeper analysis is exactly what we do each year to help students approach selective admissions with clear eyes and a smart, intentional strategy.
MIT Admissions Statistics 2025
In the 2024-2025 admissions cycle, MIT’s acceptance rate dipped to 4.55%. While not their lowest ever, it reflects a growing trend of this prestigious school’s acceptance rate trending ever downwards. But what does a 4.55% acceptance rate actually mean? MIT, like many schools, publishes raw admissions data in the Common Data Set (CDS), which is used by publishers such as U.S. News & World Report, the College Board, and Peterson’s to compile their rankings. Fortunately, it also provides us with a wealth of knowledge we can draw on to help our clients develop a data-driven strategy.
New York University (NYU) Admissions Statistics 2025
During the 2024–2025 admissions cycle, New York University had a 9.23% acceptance rate – its lowest ever. However, this one data point doesn’t tell the whole story. How is that figure calculated? What’s actually driving it lower? And, importantly, what does this mean for YOU? While NYU releases some headline admissions data, understanding what’s really going on requires a closer look. We break down this kind of data every year to help our students approach competitive admissions with clarity and strategy.
Dartmouth Admissions Statistics 2025
In the 2024-2025 admissions cycle, Dartmouth boasted an acceptance rate of 5.4%, their lowest ever. But how did their acceptance rate get so low? Why did it get so low? And what makes a student a competitive (or not competitive) applicant? Thankfully, we dig into the data to give you a data-driven strategic approach to help you put your best foot forward.
Yale Admissions Statistics 2025
During the 2024-2025 admissions cycle, Yale boasted an acceptance rate of 3.87%. Obviously, that is a small number, but it’s only one statistic in the grand scheme of things. At top-tier schools like Yale, there’s a lot more data out there that can give us insights into how they run admissions, and thankfully for you, we dive into it every year.
UChicago Admissions Statistics 2025
During the 2024–2025 admissions cycle, the University of Chicago posted an acceptance rate of 4.48%, placing it firmly among the most selective schools in the country. But that headline number on its own doesn’t tell the full story. How is that percentage calculated? And what’s actually driving it? While UChicago does release some high-level admissions data, understanding what’s really happening requires a deeper look. This is exactly the kind of analysis we do every year to help our students approach elite admissions with clearer expectations and smarter strategy.
University of Southern California (USC) Admissions Statistics 2025
During the 2024–2025 admissions cycle, USC reported an acceptance rate of 9.81%, making it the most selective in the school’s history. But that top-line percentage doesn’t actually explain very much on its own. USC does release some admissions data publicly, but to really understand what’s happening, you have to dig deeper. That’s exactly what we do every year to help students approach selective admissions with realistic expectations and an intentional game plan.
Harvard Admissions Statistics 2025
For the 2024-2025 admission cycle, Harvard University had a 3.64% acceptance rate. However, that’s just one number, and all we can really glean from this number is that getting into Harvard is, contrary to Elle Woods’ statement, very hard. At elite colleges, we have to dig deeper into their statistics to learn trends, analyze changes, and uncover the truth behind what’s really going on in elite admissions. Thankfully, we do this every single year to help optimize the process for our clients.