Ivy League Acceptance Rates 2026: Easiest & Hardest Schools to Get Into (Class of 2030)

Ivy League acceptance rates for the Class of 2030, ranked easiest to hardest—plus yield rates, ED/EA data, and strategies to improve your odds.

Ivy League acceptance rates are trending lower each year

What You'll Learn

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Mounting Competition Across Elite Schools

Overall admission rates continue a downward trend across the Ivy League as applicant pools grow larger and more competitive each application cycle.

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Selectivity Linked to University Rankings

Relative difficulty of admission closely tracks with institutional rank, with top-tier schools consistently maintaining the most restrictive acceptance rates.

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Strategic Value of Early Application Rounds

Submitting applications via early action or early decision yields higher acceptance rates than regular decision, offering a clear tactical advantage for top-choice applicants.

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Historical Admission Trends Over Time

Reviewing multi-year admissions statistics provides crucial context on long-term shifts in institutional selectivity and overall acceptance patterns.

Introduction to Ivy League acceptance rates

Ivy League acceptance rate quick facts

Ivy League acceptance rates: Class of 2030

Which Ivy League schools are the easiest and hardest to get into?

Early Decision & Early Action vs. Regular Decision acceptance rates

Ivy League yield rates

Getting into an Ivy League school is incredibly difficult

How to improve your odds of Ivy League admission

Frequently asked questions

Appendix: Historical Ivy League acceptance rates (2023–2029)

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Introduction to Ivy League acceptance rates

Ivy League acceptance rates are of great interest given that the eight universities—Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Harvard, Penn, Princeton, and Yale—routinely rank among the best in the world. Each year, hundreds of thousands of students with perfect or near-perfect grades and test scores submit their applications hoping to get into one or more of these elite schools.

The admissions statistics for the past couple of years are sobering. Despite a very slight increase in acceptance rates from the Class of 2028 and the Class of 2029, this year’s Class of 2030 saw an overall trend in the other direction, with most Ivy League institutions who have reported their admissions data revealing a decrease in acceptance rates, save for Cornell, whose acceptance rate (9.22%) increased by 1.65% since the Class of 2028, and Penn, whose acceptance rate (5.84%) increased by .94% since the Class of 2029 (more on this later).

For years, Ivy League admissions data have triggered annual headlines in major publications, which reinforce the exclusivity and selectivity of Ivy League schools. Here are a few examples:

Rather than accept defeat before your child ever applies to the Ivy League, it’s important to understand the numbers at each individual school. Below, we’ll go over the most recent admissions statistics and discuss key takeaways. Then we’ll review the strategies your child can employ to maximize their chances of Ivy League admission in future application cycles.

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Ivy League acceptance rate quick facts

Ivy League Acceptance Quick Facts	Data
Most selective Ivy (Class of 2030, reported)	Columbia (4.23%), with Yale close behind (4.24%)
Highest acceptance rate (Class of 2030, reported)	Cornell (9.22%)
Average Ivy League acceptance rate	5.43% (Class of 2025, the last cycle with all 8 schools reporting)
Early Decision/Action advantage	Admits roughly 3x the Regular Decision rate
2026 trend	Down at every Ivy that has reported so far except Cornell and Penn

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Ivy League acceptance rates: Class of 2030

(Note: This table will be updated as new data are released. Several schools are continuing to delay the release of all or part of their acceptance data at this time.)

	Overall Acceptance Rates			Early Action/Early Decision Acceptance Rates			Regular Decision Acceptance Rates
	Accepted	Applied	Acceptance Rate	Accepted	Applied	Acceptance Rate	Accepted	Applied	Acceptance Rate
Brown*	2,564	47,937	5.35%	890	5,406	16.5%	1,674	42,531	3.94%
Columbia*	2,581	61,031	4.23%	-	5,497	-	-	-	-
Cornell*	6,040	65,514	9.22%	1,653	7,919	20.87%	4,387	57,595	7.62%
Dartmouth*	1,687	28,863	5.8%	-	-	-	-	-	-
Harvard^	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Penn*	3,575	61,264	5.84%	-	7,800	-	-	-	-
Princeton^	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Yale^	2,328	54,919	4.24%	779	7,140	10.9%	1,431	46,494	2.9%
Total	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

*Early decision schools | ^Single-choice early action schools

How this year compares to last year

With the exception of Cornell and Penn (we discuss the reasons for increases in their acceptance rates later), each Ivy League school’s acceptance rate has gone down slightly according to currently reported information. This change can be attributed to both a general uptick in overall applications and an increased selectivity of each school. If your child wishes to remain a competitive applicant in the next cycle, they will need to ensure not only that they have achieved a strong GPA and test scores alongside impressive extracurriculars, but they will also need to write an outstanding personal statement and supplemental essays and secure strong letters of recommendation.

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Which Ivy League schools are the easiest and hardest to get into?

Full ranking: easiest to hardest

1. Cornell (9.22%)

2. Penn (5.84%)

3. Dartmouth (5.8%)

4. Brown (5.35%)

5. Yale (4.24%)

6. Columbia (4.23%)

7. Harvard (4.18%, estimate based on most recent reported data)

8. Princeton (4%, estimate based on most recent reported data)

The “Big Three” Ivy League schools, plus Columbia, are likely the most selective

Harvard, Princeton, and Yale—known as the “Big Three”—are historically the three toughest Ivy League schools to get into. In recent years, they have been joined by Columbia in the top half of the Ivy League schools in terms of selectivity. Although Princeton and Harvard’s 2026 admissions data is not yet public, we expect this trend to continue.

In 2021, Columbia edged past Princeton and Harvard to become the most competitive Ivy. A few years later, with an acceptance rate of 3.59%, Harvard reclaimed its position as the hardest Ivy League school to get into. However, with Harvard delaying the reporting of its class of 2030 acceptance data, Columbia (4.23%) and Yale (4.24%) are currently positioned as the most competitive out of those that did report data.

Though Harvard will likely hold off on releasing admissions data on the Class of 2030, last year (Class of 2029) they reported an acceptance rate of 4.18%, a slight increase in the number of accepted applicants compared with a rate of 3.59% of the previous year (Class of 2028). The number of accepted applicants only increased by 66 students, but the applicant pool diminished by 6,115 applicants, likely due in large part to their reinstitution of mandatory standardized testing.

For the class of 2029, Yale’s acceptance rate was 4.6%, up slightly from its steady decline over the previous six years. However, for the class of 2030, it has once again fallen to 4.24%, virtually tying it with Columbia (4.23%) for the second-lowest acceptance rate out of all the Ivies.

Last year, Dartmouth reported a record high number of early decision applicants, but for the class of 2030, they have yet to share this data. Overall, they’ve experienced a steady increase in volume of applications for the past six years, with a 2.24% increase since last year alone. This is the sixth consecutive year the school has received over 28,000 applications. But despite this rise in number of applications, the acceptance rate actually decreased by about 0.88%. To date, the class of 2030 represents a 34.91% increase over the number of applications in 2020. Still, it remains the Ivy with the highest acceptance rate (5.8%) among the schools that have currently released data for this cycle.

Brown’s acceptance rate of 5.35% makes it the second-highest acceptance rate among the Ivies this year, although it is trending downward from last year’s rate of 5. Applicants who opted for Early Decision enjoyed an acceptance rate three times higher (16.5%) than the overall rate of just 5.35%.

Compared to last year, Penn experienced a 15.55% drop in the number of applications received, likely due to the fact that it reinstated its requirement for standardized testing this cycle. Penn’s acceptance rate for the Class of 2030 rose by nearly 1%, not due to a significant increase in the number of accepted applicants, but more so due to the decrease in the overall applicant pool. Much like in the case of Harvard, the overall decrease in the applicant pool can be attributed to the return of mandatory testing.

Cornell reported that 6,040 applicants were accepted into the Class of 2030, a slight increase of 3.7% compared to the Class of 2029. Though a smaller increase from that of the previous year, which saw a 13.3% increase in acceptances between the Class of 2028 and the Class of 2029, Cornell continues a trend of increasing its enrollment size over the past few years.

Selectivity is highly associated with Ivy League rankings; that is, the highest-ranked schools tend to have the lowest acceptance rates.

Why Cornell has the highest acceptance rate

Cornell’s high acceptance rate relative to those of the other Ivy League schools can be attributed to two main factors. Firstly, Cornell’s first-year class enrollment is much higher than those of the other Ivies (compare Cornell’s class size of 6,040 with the next highest class size: Penn at 3,575). Secondly, Cornell’s status as New York’s land-grant institution provides the university with more resources to advance to improve the conditions of the state’s citizens through teaching, research, and public service, meaning it can sustain a higher enrollment size. While Cornell’s acceptance rate is significantly higher than those of the other Ivies, your child will still need to produce a very strong application to remain competitive should they decide to apply to this institution.

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Early Decision & Early Action vs. Regular Decision acceptance rates

It’s widely known that students who apply early action or early decision typically get accepted to Ivy League schools (and others, like Stanford and MIT) at significantly higher rates than regular decision applicants. 

For instance, whereas 16.5% of early decision applicants got into Brown this year (2026), only 3.94% of regular decision applicants were accepted. Both of these statistics tell a different story from Brown’s overall acceptance rate of 5.35%.

However, this is not the case for every Ivy. The difference between the two types of acceptance rates has fallen in recent years at Harvard, where for the class of 2028 only 8.74% of early action applicants received an offer of admission. While that number is more encouraging than the mere 2.7% of regular decision applicants who got in that year, the difference is far less pronounced than in previous years (in 2020, Harvard’s early action and regular decision rates were 13.9% and 3.3%, respectively).

Nevertheless, if your child knows that one of the Ivy League schools is their top choice, they should strongly consider applying early action or early decision to maximize their odds of getting in. Applying early demonstrates strong interest and is attractive to schools who want to protect their yield rate.

At the same time, it’s important to remember the following confounding variable: the early action and early decision applicant pool tends to be stronger than the regular decision pool. Therefore, it’s difficult to quantify the impact of applying early vs. the impact of a higher-achieving group of early applicants.

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Ivy League yield rates

What is a yield rate, and why does it matter for admissions?

A yield rate is the percentage of admitted students who choose to enroll. If a school admits 2,000 students and 1,600 enroll, its yield rate is 80%. It's distinct from the acceptance rate, which measures how selective a school is among applicants.

Yield matters because it influences nearly every downstream admissions decision. Schools use it to predict how many offers to extend so the incoming class lands at the right size. A school with a high yield can admit fewer students and still fill its class, which is part of why elite schools with high yield rates tend to have lower acceptance rates. Yield rate is one of the reasons highly selective schools favor Early Decision: ED is binding, so it guarantees a 100% yield on every ED admit and lets the school lock in a portion of its class with certainty.

A high yield signals that admitted students overwhelmingly prefer that school over others. For instance, Harvard’s exceedingly high yield rate compared with those of other Ivy League schools (83.6% based on Class of 2029 data) indicates that students overwhelmingly tend to enroll at Harvard over most other institutions when given the opportunity to do so. When your child considers which school to apply to or enroll in, yield rate can give them a sense of what path other students chose to take when accepted to a given institution.

Yield rate comparison: all 8 Ivies

School	Number Accepted	Number Matriculated	Yield Rate
Brown	2,688	1,742	64.8%
Columbia	2,581	1,678	65%
Cornell	6,040	3,681	60.9%
Dartmouth	1,687	1,175 (estimate)	69.7%
Harvard (Class of 2029)	2,003	1,675	83.6%
Penn	3,575	2,421	67.7%
Princeton (Class of 2029)	-	1,408	-
Yale (Class of 2029)	2,388	1,633	68.4%

Why Harvard’s yield rate is the highest among Ivy League schools

Harvard's yield rate of over 83% is significantly higher than those of the other Ivy League schools that have reported data in the last two years, which is remarkable given that Harvard doesn't even use binding Early Decision, which usually guarantees a 100% yield on the admits it applies to (though it does offer Restrictive Early Action). Instead, Harvard relies almost entirely on its brand. When a student is admitted, they overwhelmingly choose to enroll rather than take an offer elsewhere, including from peer institutions with binding ED pools. Generous need-based financial aid (no loans for most families, full tuition coverage well up the income scale) removes cost as a reason to decline, and Harvard's name recognition outside the U.S. gives it an edge with international applicants who might otherwise choose a school closer to home. The result is a yield rate high enough that Harvard can admit a smaller class relative to its applicant pool and still fill every seat, which is part of why its acceptance rate stays so low.

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Getting into an Ivy League school is incredibly difficult

When we evaluate which Ivy League schools are “easiest” or “toughest” to get into, it’s easy to miss the big picture: Ivy League universities are some of the most selective in the country. Given the low overall acceptance rate, the vast majority of Ivy League applicants will not get into any of the eight schools.

While this is a tough pill to swallow, it reinforces our recommendation to create a balanced college list. Specifically, high-achieving students should consider Ivy League schools as part of an overall admissions strategy that includes reach, target, and safety schools, rather than as their exclusive focus.

At the same time, Ivy League acceptance rates are misleading in another way: odds of getting in are not the same for everyone. For instance, a student with a 4.0 GPA, 36 ACT score, and outstanding extracurricular activities does not have has the same chance of getting in as a student with a 3.7 GPA, 1420 SAT score, and above-average extracurricular profile. The former student’s odds of getting in are much higher than the overall acceptance rate, whereas the latter student’s chances are lower.

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How to improve your odds of Ivy League admission

With the increasing number of applications and high level of achievement among America’s high school students, Ivy League acceptance rates are likely to remain low during the foreseeable future.

While these admissions statistics can be disheartening, your child can get into Ivy League and other elite schools through high academic achievement, standout extracurricular activities, and writing great college essays (e.g., the Common App Essay and supplemental essays).

However, every Ivy League school is different and maximizing your child’s odds of getting into each one will require slightly different approaches. Click below to learn more school-specific strategies:

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Frequently asked questions

What is the hardest Ivy League school to get into?

Among the Ivy League schools that have released Class of 2030 data, Columbia (4.23%) and Yale (4.24%) are currently the most selective. Harvard and Princeton (historically the two toughest Ivies to get into) haven't yet released official Class of 2030 numbers. In the most recent cycle where all eight schools reported, Harvard had the lowest acceptance rate in the Ivy League. Once Harvard and Princeton publish their figures, one of them will likely reclaim the top spot.

What is the easiest Ivy League school to get into?

Cornell has the highest acceptance rate for the Class of 2030 at 9.22%, about twice the acceptance rate of most other Ivy League schools. However, “easiest” is a relative term: every Ivy League school, Cornell included, still turns away the vast majority of applicants.

What GPA do you need to get into an Ivy League school?

To be a competitive applicant for an Ivy League school, you generally need an unweighted GPA of 3.9 to 4.0 on a 4.0 scale. Admitted students typically rank in the top 1% to 5% of their high school graduating class and have taken the most rigorous coursework available, including AP, IB, or Honors classes. While a perfect 4.0 does not guarantee admission, any unweighted GPA below 3.8 will require exceptional strength in standardized test scores, extracurricular achievements, and a compelling personal statement and supplemental essays to compensate.

Are Ivy League acceptance rates dropping every year?

While acceptance rates have overall trended downward over the past decade, the acceptance rates of some Ivy League institutions have begun to rise slightly in recent years as they move from test-optional policies to mandatory standardized testing, which tends to lead to an overall lower applicant pool. Early decision yields and institutional priorities change year-to-year as well, causing further fluctuations in the trend of acceptance rates.

You may also be interested in the following guides to getting into Ivy+ schools:

• How to Get Into Caltech

• How to Get Into Duke

• How to Get Into Johns Hopkins

• How to Get Into MIT

• How to Get Into Stanford

About the Author

Dr. Shirag Shemmassian is the Founder of Shemmassian Academic Consulting and one of the world's foremost experts on college admissions. For over 20 years, he and his team have helped thousands of students get into top programs like Harvard, Stanford, and MIT using his exclusive approach.

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Appendix: Previous Ivy League acceptance rates

Ivy League acceptance rates: Class of 2029

	Overall Acceptance Rates			Early Action/Early Decision Acceptance Rates			Regular Decision Acceptance Rates
	Accepted	Applied	Acceptance Rate	Accepted	Applied	Acceptance Rate	Accepted	Applied	Acceptance Rate
Brown*	2,418	42,765	5.65%	907	5,055	14.38%	1,508	37,710	4%
Columbia*	2,557	59,616	4.29%	-	5,872	-	-	53,744	-
Cornell*	5,824	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Dartmouth*	1,702	28,230	6.03%	-	3,550	-	-	24,680	-
Harvard^	2,003	47,893	4.18%	-	-	-	-	-	-
Penn*	3,530	72,544	4.9%	-	over 9,500	-	-	~63,000	-
Princeton^	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Yale^	2,308	50,228	4.6%	728	6,729	10.8%	-	43,499	-
Total	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

*Early decision schools | ^Single-choice early action schools

Ivy League acceptance rates: Class of 2028

	Overall Acceptance Rates			Early Action/Early Decision Acceptance Rates			Regular Decision Acceptance Rates
	Accepted	Applied	Acceptance Rate	Accepted	Applied	Acceptance Rate	Accepted	Applied	Acceptance Rate
Brown*	2,521	48,881	5.16%	898	6,244	14.38%	1,623	42,637	3.80%
Columbia*	2,319	60,248	3.85%	-	6,009	-	-	54,239	-
Cornell*	5,139	67,846	7.57%	-	-	-	-	-	-
Dartmouth*	1,685	31,657	5.3%	606	3,550	17.07%	1,079	28,107	3.84%
Harvard^	1,937	54,008	3.59%	692	7,921	8.74%	1,245	46,087	2.70%
Penn*	-	more than 65,000	-	-	Over 8,500	-	-	~56,500	-
Princeton^	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Yale^	2,146	57,465	3.7%	709	7,856	9.02%	1,365	49,609	2.75%
Total	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

*Early decision schools | ^Single-choice early action schools

Ivy League acceptance rates: Class of 2027

	Overall Acceptance Rates			Early Action/Early Decision Acceptance Rates			Regular Decision Acceptance Rates
	Accepted	Applied	Acceptance Rate	Accepted	Applied	Acceptance Rate	Accepted	Applied	Acceptance Rate
Brown*	2,609	51,302	5.1%	879	6,770	13.0%	1,730	44,532	3.9%
Columbia*	2,246	57,129	3.9%	-	5,738	-	-	51,391	-
Cornell*	4,994	-	-	1,670	-	-	3,324	-	-
Dartmouth*	1,798	28,841	6.2%	578	3,009	19.0%	1,173	25,832	4.5%
Harvard^	1,942	56,937	3.4%	722	9,553	7.6%	1,220	47,384	2.6%
Penn*	-	~59,000	-	-	~8,000	-	-	~51,000	-
Princeton^	1,366	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Yale^	2,275	52,250	4.4%	776	7,744	10.0%	1,433	44,440	3.2%
Total	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

*Early decision schools | ^Single-choice early action schools

Ivy League acceptance rates: Class of 2026

(Note: Cornell, Penn, and Princeton have declined to publish admissions data at this time.)

	Overall Acceptance Rates			Early Action/Early Decision Acceptance Rates			Regular Decision Acceptance Rates
	Accepted	Applied	Acceptance Rate	Accepted	Applied	Acceptance Rate	Accepted	Applied	Acceptance Rate
Brown*	2,546	50,649	5.0%	896	6,146	14.6%	1,651	44,503	3.7%
Columbia*	2,253	60,377	3.7%	-	6,305	-	-	54,072	-
Cornell*	4,908	~71,000	~6.9%	-	-	-	-	-	-
Dartmouth*	1,767	28,336	6.2%	560	2,633	21.3%	1,207	25,703	4.7%
Harvard^	1,954	61,220	3.2%	740	9,406	7.9%	1,214	51,814	2.3%
Penn*	-	~55,000	-	1,218	7,795	15.6%	-	~47,000	-
Princeton^	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Yale^	2,234	50,015	4.5%	800	7,288	11.0%	1,434	42,727	3.4%
Total	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

*Early decision schools | ^Single-choice early action schools

Ivy League acceptance rates: Class of 2025

(Note: Princeton cancelled early action for the class of 2025.)

	Overall Acceptance Rates			Early Action/Early Decision Acceptance Rates			Regular Decision Acceptance Rates
	Accepted	Applied	Acceptance Rate	Accepted	Applied	Acceptance Rate	Accepted	Applied	Acceptance Rate
Brown*	2,569	46,568	5.5%	885	5,540	16.0%	1,684	41,028	4.1%
Columbia*	2,358	60,551	3.9%	650	6,435	10.1%	1,708	54,116	3.2%
Cornell*	5,836	67,380	8.7%	1,930	9,017	21.4%	3,922	58,363	6.7%
Dartmouth*	1,749	28,357	6.2%	591	2,664	22.2%	1,158	25,693	4.5%
Harvard^	2,320	57,786	4.0%	747	10,086	7.4%	1,573	47,700	3.3%
Penn*	3,304	56,332	5.9%	1,183	7,961	14.9%	2,121	48,371	4.4%
Princeton^	1,498	37,601	4.0%	-	-	-	1,498	37,601	4.0%
Yale^	2,169	46,905	4.6%	837	7,939	10.5%	1,332	38,966	3.4%
Total	21,803	401,480	5.4%	6,823	49,642	13.7%	14,996	351,838	4.3%

*Early decision schools | ^Single-choice early action schools

Ivy League acceptance rates: Class of 2024

	Overall Acceptance Rates			Early Action/Early Decision Acceptance Rates			Regular Decision Acceptance Rates
	Accepted	Applied	Acceptance Rate	Accepted	Applied	Acceptance Rate	Accepted	Applied	Acceptance Rate
Brown*	2,533	36,794	6.9%	800	4,562	17.5%	1,733	32,232	5.4%
Columbia*	2,544	40,084	6.3%	-	4,318	-	-	35,766	-
Cornell*	5,514	51,500	10.7%	1,594	6,630	24.0%	3,920	44,870	8.7%
Dartmouth*	1,973	21,392	9.2%	547	2,069	26.4%	1,426	19,323	7.4%
Harvard^	2,015	40,248	5.0%	895	6,424	13.9%	1,120	33,824	3.3%
Penn*	3,789	44,205	9.0%	1,256	6,450	19.5%	2,533	35,755	7.1%
Princeton^	1,848	32,835	5.6%	791	-	-	1,057	-	-
Yale^	2,304	35,220	6.5%	796	5,851	13.6%	1,508	29,369	5.1%
Total	22,520	302,278	7.5%	-	-	-	-	-	-

*Early decision schools | ^Single-choice early action schools

Ivy League acceptance rates: Class of 2023

	Overall Acceptance Rates			Early Action/Early Decision Acceptance Rates			Regular Decision Acceptance Rates
	Accepted	Applied	Acceptance Rate	Accepted	Applied	Acceptance Rate	Accepted	Applied	Acceptance Rate
Brown*	2,551	38,674	6.60%	769	4,230	18.18%	1,782	34,444	5.17%
Columbia*	2,190	42,569	5.14%	650	4,461	14.57%	1,540	38,108	4.04%
Cornell*	5,183	49,118	10.55%	1,395	6,159	22.65%	3,788	42,959	8.82%
Dartmouth*	1,876	23,650	7.93%	574	2,474	23.20%	1,302	21,176	6.15%
Harvard^	1,950	43,330	4.50%	935	6,958	13.44%	1,015	36,372	2.79%
Penn*	3,345	44,960	7.44%	1,279	7,110	17.99%	2,066	37,850	5.46%
Princeton^	1,895	32,804	5.78%	743	5,335	13.93%	1,152	27,469	4.19%
Yale^	2,178	36,843	5.91%	794	6,020	13.19%	1,384	30,823	4.49%
Total	21,168	311,948	6.78%	7,139	42,747	16.70%	14,029	269,201	5.21%

*Early decision schools | ^Single-choice early action schools

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