Hardest College to Secure Admission

Hey guys, I've been doing tons of research about different universities and I'm just super curious. What is considered the hardest college to get into overall? Is there a sort of ranking or consensus on this? I'm not just asking about Ivy League, but all the universities in the US.

Hi there! Admission rates can be a decent way to gauge the competitiveness of a university. Based on the percentage of applicants who are accepted, Stanford University has been commonly known as one of the most competitive universities, with a record-low acceptance rate of around 4-5%.

Harvard, Columbia, Princeton, and MIT are known to be up there as well, as they all have acceptance rates that are also around 5%. The eight Ivy League school's acceptance rates range approximately from 5% to 10%.

However, keep in mind that admission rates don't tell the whole story. These rates can be influenced by factors like self-selection, where more competitive applicants might be more likely to apply in the first place. Plus, what might be the most challenging college for one student to gain acceptance to might not be the same for another student. The strength of your application relative to what each college is specifically looking for can also significantly impact your chances.

So while these numbers can give some insight, they aren't the be-all and end-all measurement of a school's competitiveness. It's advisable to check the student profile or Class Profile of each university you are interested in. These profiles provide more holistic data about accepted students, like test scores, GPA, and you can compare these with your own profile. It's also key to consider factors like fit and whether the offerings at each college would suit your academic/career objectives.