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1. Cornell University

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Cornell University

Ithaca, NY • 4-Year, Private

In-State

$66,014

Out-of-State

$66,014

Acceptance Rate7%

Cornell University is a private, nonprofit university in the town of Ithaca, New York. Cornell was founded in 1865. The university currently enrolls around 25,898 students per year, including 15,735 undergrads.

Cornell Acceptance Rate 2022

It is extremely difficult to get into Cornell. In 2022, Cornell accepted 7% of applicants. Out of 71,164 applications received in 2022, 5,168 students were offered admission.

Cornell University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate	7%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	19%
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Test Optional	Yes
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	43%

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2. Dartmouth College

2nd

Dartmouth College

Hanover, NH • 4-Year, Private

In-State

$65,511

Out-of-State

$65,511

Acceptance Rate6%

Dartmouth College is a private, nonprofit college in the town of Hanover, New Hampshire. Dartmouth was founded in 1769. The college currently enrolls around 6,744 students per year, including 4,458 undergrads.

2022 Acceptance Rate for Dartmouth College

It is extremely difficult to get into Dartmouth. The acceptance rate at Dartmouth is 6%. In 2022, 1,808 out of 28,336 total applicants were accepted.

Dartmouth College Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate	6%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	21%
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Test Optional	Yes

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Dartmouth College is located in Hanover, New Hampshire,.

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3. Tufts University

3rd

Tufts University

Medford, MA • 4-Year, Private

In-State

$67,844

Out-of-State

$67,844

Acceptance Rate10%

Tufts University is a private, nonprofit university in the suburb of Medford, Massachusetts. Tufts was founded in 1852. The university currently enrolls around 13,431 students a year, including 6,815 undergrads.

2022 Acceptance Rate for Tufts University

It is extremely difficult to get into Tufts. The acceptance rate at Tufts is 10%. In 2022, 3,381 out of 34,881 total applicants were accepted.

Tufts University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate	10%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED offered but % not available
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Test Optional	Yes
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	37%

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4. University of Pennsylvania

4th

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA • 4-Year, Private

In-State

$66,104

Out-of-State

$66,104

Acceptance Rate7%

University of Pennsylvania is a private, nonprofit university in the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. UPenn was founded in 1740. The university currently enrolls around 23,374 students per year, including 9,760 undergraduate students.

UPenn Acceptance Rate 2022

In 2022, UPenn accepted 6% of applicants. In 2022, 3,549 out of 54,588 total applicants were accepted.

University of Pennsylvania Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate	6%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	15%
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Average GPA	3.9
Test Optional	Yes
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	48%

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5. University of Virginia

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University of Virginia

Charlottesville, VA • 4-Year, Public

In-State

$21,381

Out-of-State

$56,837

Acceptance Rate21%

University of Virginia is a public, state university in the suburb of Charlottesville, Virginia. UVA was founded in 1819. The college currently enrolls around 28,033 students per year, including 19,317 undergrads.

UVA Acceptance Rate

It is extremely difficult to get into UVA. The acceptance rate at UVA is 21%. In 2022, 9,951 out of 47,971 total applicants were accepted.

University of Virginia Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate	21%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	44%
Early Action Acceptance Rate	22%
Test Optional	Yes
Applicants Submitting ACT scores	22%
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	51%

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University of Virginia is located in the town of Charlottesville, Virginia, near Richmond.

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6. Boston College

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Boston College

Chestnut Hill, MA • 4-Year, Private

In-State

$68,330

Out-of-State

$68,330

Acceptance Rate17%

Boston College is a private, religious college in the suburb of Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. BC was founded in 1863. The college currently enrolls around 14,734 students a year, including 9,484 undergraduates.

BC Acceptance Rate 2022

It is very difficult to get into BC. Around 17% of applicants get into BC each year. In 2022, 6,748 out of 40,494 total applicants were accepted.

Boston College Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate	17%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	28%
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Test Optional	Yes
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	34%

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Boston College is located in the town of Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, in the suburbs of Boston.

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7. Colgate University

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Colgate University

Hamilton, NY • 4-Year, Private

In-State

$67,024

Out-of-State

$67,024

Acceptance Rate12%

Colgate University is a private, nonprofit university in the town of Hamilton, New York. Colgate University was founded in 1819. The college enrolls around 3,141 students per year, including 3,130 undergrads.

2022 Acceptance Rate for Colgate University

It is extremely difficult to get into Colgate University. Around 12% of applicants get into Colgate University each year. In 2022, 21,109 students applied to Colgate University and 2,624 were admitted.

Colgate University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate	12%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	26%
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Average GPA	3.9
Test Optional	Yes
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	31%

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Colgate University is located in Hamilton, New York, near Syracuse and Utica.

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8. Lehigh University

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Lehigh University

Bethlehem, PA • 4-Year, Private

In-State

$62,180

Out-of-State

$62,180

Acceptance Rate37%

Lehigh University is a private, religious university in the suburb of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Lehigh was founded in 1865. The college enrolls around 7,394 students a year, including 5,624 undergrad students.

Lehigh Acceptance Rate

It is extremely difficult to get into Lehigh. Lehigh admitted 37% of all applicants in 2022. In 2022, 15,163 students applied to Lehigh and 5,607 were admitted.

Lehigh University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate	37%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	66%
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Test Optional	Yes
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	37%

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Lehigh University is located in the town of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, near Philadelphia.

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9. University of Richmond

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University of Richmond

University of Richmond, VA • 4-Year, Private

In-State

$62,600

Out-of-State

$62,600

Acceptance Rate24%

University of Richmond is a private, nonprofit university in the suburb of University of Richmond, Virginia. Richmond was founded in 1830. The university currently enrolls around 3,876 students per year, including 3,146 undergraduates.

2022 Acceptance Rate for University of Richmond

It is very difficult to get into Richmond. Around 24% of applicants get into Richmond each year. In 2022, 3,501 out of 14,364 total applicants were accepted.

University of Richmond Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate	24%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	44%
Early Action Acceptance Rate	28%
Average GPA	3.8
Test Optional	Yes
Applicants Submitting ACT scores	28%
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	22%

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University of Richmond is located in the town of University of Richmond, Virginia,.

If you want to see Richmond for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstates 64 and 95 to University of Richmond, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Richmond International.

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10. Wake Forest University

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Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem, NC • 4-Year, Private

In-State

$64,758

Out-of-State

$64,758

Acceptance Rate25%

Wake Forest University is a private, nonprofit university in the suburb of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Wake Forest was founded in 1834. The college enrolls around 8,947 students per year, including 5,494 undergrad students.

2022 Acceptance Rate for Wake Forest University

It is very difficult to get into Wake Forest. The acceptance rate at Wake Forest is 25%. In 2022, 3,816 out of 15,156 total applicants were accepted.

Wake Forest University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate	25%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	Info Not Available
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Test Optional	Yes
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	23%

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Wake Forest University is located in the town of Winston-Salem, North Carolina,.

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11. Elon University

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Elon University

Elon, NC • 4-Year, Private

In-State

$42,241

Out-of-State

$42,241

Acceptance Rate74%

Elon University is a private, nonprofit university in the suburb of Elon, North Carolina. Elon University was founded in 1889. The university currently enrolls around 7,123 students per year, including 6,354 undergrad students.

Elon University Acceptance Rate 2022

It is moderately difficult to get into Elon University. Around 74% of applicants get into Elon University each year. In 2022, 17,551 students applied to Elon University and 13,069 were admitted.

Elon University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate	74%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	90%
Early Action Acceptance Rate	75%
Average GPA	4.0
Test Optional	Yes
Applicants Submitting ACT scores	75%
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	26%

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Elon University is located in the town of Elon, North Carolina, near Raleigh.

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12. Lafayette College

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Lafayette College

Easton, PA • 4-Year, Private

In-State

$61,990

Out-of-State

$61,990

Acceptance Rate34%

Lafayette College is a private college in the suburb of Easton, Pennsylvania. Lafayette College was founded in 1826 and enrolls 2,729 undergrads and no graduate students.

Lafayette College Acceptance Rate 2022

It is very difficult to get into Lafayette College. Lafayette College admitted 34% of all applicants in 2022. Out of 10,500 applications received in 2022, 3,531 students were offered admission.

Lafayette College Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate	34%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	43%
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Average GPA	3.6
Test Optional	May require tests
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	39%

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Lafayette College is located in the town of Easton, Pennsylvania, in the suburbs of New York City and Philadelphia.

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13. Northeastern University

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Northeastern University

Boston, MA • 4-Year, Private

In-State

$60,192

Out-of-State

$60,192

Acceptance Rate7%

Northeastern University is a private, nonprofit university in the city of Boston, Massachusetts. Northeastern was founded in 1898. The university currently enrolls around 36,806 students a year, including 20,980 undergraduate students.

Northeastern Acceptance Rate

It is very difficult to get into Northeastern. In 2022, Northeastern accepted 7% of applicants. In 2022, 6,191 out of 91,000 total applicants were accepted.

Northeastern University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate	7%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	33%
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA Offered but % not available
Test Optional	Yes
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	33%

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14. Penn State - University Park

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Penn State - University Park

University Park, PA • 4-Year, Public

In-State

$20,221

Out-of-State

$40,175

Acceptance Rate55%

Penn State - University Park is a public, state university in the town of University Park, Pennsylvania. Penn State was founded in 1855. The college currently enrolls around 48,765 students per year, including 41,805 undergraduates.

Penn State Acceptance Rate 2022

It is very difficult to get into Penn State. The acceptance rate at Penn State is 55%. Out of 85,784 applications received in 2022, 47,360 students were offered admission.

Penn State - University Park Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate	55%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA Offered but % not available
Average GPA	3.7
Test Optional	May require tests
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	38%

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Penn State - University Park is located in University Park, Pennsylvania, near Harrisburg.

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15. Villanova University

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Villanova University

Villanova, PA • 4-Year, Private

In-State

$64,700

Out-of-State

$64,700

Acceptance Rate25%

Villanova University is a private, religious university in the suburb of Villanova, Pennsylvania. Villanova was founded in 1842. The college enrolls around 10,383 students per year, including 6,989 undergraduates.

2022 Acceptance Rate for Villanova University

It is very difficult to get into Villanova. In 2022, Villanova accepted 25% of applicants. Out of 24,410 applications received in 2022, 6,162 students were offered admission.

Villanova University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate	25%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	60%
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA Offered but % not available
Average GPA	3.9
Test Optional	Yes
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	28%

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1. Cornell University

$66,014

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2. Dartmouth College

$65,511

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3. Tufts University

$67,844

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4. University of Pennsylvania

$66,104

$66,104

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5. University of Virginia

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6. Boston College

$68,330

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7. Colgate University

$67,024

$67,024

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8. Lehigh University

$62,180

$62,180

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9. University of Richmond

$62,600

$62,600

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10. Wake Forest University

$64,758

$64,758

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11. Elon University

$42,241

$42,241

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12. Lafayette College