Ivy League acceptance rates info?

Hey! As a junior in high school, I'm curious about the Ivy League acceptance rates for this year. Does anyone know how the acceptance rates for top-tier colleges have changed recently? Are they still as competitive as ever? Thanks!

Hello! Yes, Ivy League and other top-tier colleges continue to be highly competitive, with most of them facing low acceptance rates that have been getting even lower in recent years. Acceptance rates can vary each year depending on the number of applications received, the strength of the applicant pool, and institutional priorities.

Here are the approximate acceptance rates for the Ivy League colleges from the most recent application cycle:

1. Brown University: 5%

2. Columbia University: 3%

3. Cornell University: 7%

4. Dartmouth College: 6%

5. Harvard University: 3%

6. Princeton University: 4%

7. University of Pennsylvania: 6%

8. Yale University: 4%

Keep in mind that these are rough figures and can change with each application cycle. It's also worth noting that these numbers represent the overall acceptance rates, and your chances may vary depending on factors like your intended major, background, or whether you apply early decision/early action.

While these acceptance rates may seem daunting, it's important to remember that many factors beyond raw numbers contribute to your chances of admission. Focus on creating a compelling application that showcases your strengths, interests, and unique perspective to increase your chances of success.

To get a sense of how you personally stack up at one or more of these schools, I'd recommend checking out CollegeVine's free chancing engine, which accounts for all quantifiable aspects of your application (GPA, course rigor, test scores, extracurriculars, and so on) to give you personalized odds of acceptance at hundreds of colleges around the country, including all eight Ivy League institutions: https://www.collegevine.com/admissions-calculator/. This tool also gives you tips on how to improve your chances, for example by taking more difficult classes your senior year or earning a leadership position in one of your extracurriculars.

Good luck with your college applications!