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1. Brown University

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Brown University

Providence, RI • 4-Year, Private

In-State

$68,230

Out-of-State

$68,230

Acceptance Rate6%

Brown University is a private, nonprofit university in the city of Providence, Rhode Island. Brown was founded in 1764. The college currently enrolls around 10,696 students a year, including 7,349 undergrad students.

2022 Acceptance Rate for Brown University

It is extremely difficult to get into Brown. In 2022, Brown accepted 6% of applicants. In 2022, 46,568 students applied to Brown and 2,568 were admitted.

Brown University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate	6%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	16%
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Test Optional	Yes
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	51%

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Brown University is located in the city of Providence, Rhode Island, near Boston.

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2. Williams College

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Williams College

Williamstown, MA • 4-Year, Private

In-State

$64,860

Out-of-State

$64,860

Acceptance Rate8%

Williams College is a private, nonprofit college in the town of Williamstown, Massachusetts. Williams was founded in 1793. The college enrolls around 2,205 students per year, including 2,152 undergrads.

Williams Acceptance Rate

It is extremely difficult to get into Williams. The acceptance rate at Williams is 8%. In 2022, 1,302 out of 15,321 total applicants were accepted.

Williams College Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate	8%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	31%
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Test Optional	Yes
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	41%

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Williams College is located in Williamstown, Massachusetts, near Albany NY.

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3. Middlebury College

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Middlebury College

Middlebury, VT • 4-Year, Private

In-State

Unknown

Out-of-State

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Acceptance Rate13%

Middlebury College is a private, nonprofit college in the town of Middlebury, Vermont. Middlebury College was founded in 1800. The college currently enrolls around 2,843 students per year, including 2,773 undergraduate students.

Middlebury College Acceptance Rate 2022

It is extremely difficult to get into Middlebury College. The acceptance rate at Middlebury College is 13%. In 2022, 12,952 students applied to Middlebury College and 1,644 were admitted.

Middlebury College Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate	13%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	42%
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Test Optional	Yes
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	31%

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Middlebury College is located in Middlebury, Vermont,.

If you would like to see Middlebury College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 89 Route 7 to Middlebury, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Burlington International.

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4. Bowdoin College

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Bowdoin College

Brunswick, ME • 4-Year, Private

In-State

Unknown

Out-of-State

Unknown

Acceptance Rate9%

Bowdoin College is a private, nonprofit college in the town of Brunswick, Maine. Bowdoin College was founded in 1794 and enrolls 1,915 undergrads and no graduate students.

2022 Acceptance Rate for Bowdoin College

It is extremely difficult to get into Bowdoin College. Bowdoin College admitted 9% of all applicants in 2022. In 2022, 9,376 students applied to Bowdoin College and 862 were admitted.

Bowdoin College Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate	9%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	26%
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Test Optional	Yes
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	58%

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Bowdoin College is located in Brunswick, Maine, near Portland and Maine.

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5. Hamilton College

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Hamilton College

Clinton, NY • 4-Year, Private

In-State

$65,740

Out-of-State

$65,740

Acceptance Rate12%

Hamilton College is a private, nonprofit college in the rural area of Clinton, New York. Hamilton College was founded in 1812. The college enrolls around 2,075 students a year, including 2,075 undergrads.

Hamilton College Acceptance Rate 2022

It is very difficult to get into Hamilton College. In 2022, Hamilton College accepted 12% of applicants. In 2022, 1,166 out of 9,899 total applicants were accepted.

Hamilton College Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate	12%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	32%
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Test Optional	May require tests
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	36.6%

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Hamilton College is located in Clinton, New York,.

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6. Amherst College

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Amherst College

Amherst, MA • 4-Year, Private

In-State

$67,280

Out-of-State

$67,280

Acceptance Rate7%

Amherst College is a private, nonprofit college in the town of Amherst, Massachusetts. Amherst was founded in 1821. The college currently enrolls around 1,898 students a year, including 1,898 undergrads.

Amherst Acceptance Rate

It is extremely difficult to get into Amherst. The acceptance rate at Amherst is 7%. Out of 14,864 applications received in 2022, 1,079 students were offered admission.

Amherst College Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate	7%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	32%
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Test Optional	Yes
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	41%

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Amherst College is located in Amherst, Massachusetts,.

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7. Wesleyan University

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Wesleyan University

Middletown, CT • 4-Year, Private

In-State

$67,016

Out-of-State

$67,016

Acceptance Rate14%

Wesleyan University is a private, nonprofit university in the suburb of Middletown, Connecticut. Wesleyan was founded in 1831. The college currently enrolls around 3,253 students a year, including 3,069 undergraduate students.

2022 Acceptance Rate for Wesleyan University

It is extremely difficult to get into Wesleyan. The acceptance rate at Wesleyan is 14%. In 2022, 14,521 students applied to Wesleyan and 2,096 were admitted.

Wesleyan University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate	14%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	55%
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Test Optional	Yes
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	52%

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Wesleyan University is located in the town of Middletown, Connecticut, in the suburbs of Hartford ; New Haven ; Springfield and MA.

If you are interested in seeing Wesleyan for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 91 to Middletown, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Bradley International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Wesleyan University and Middletown are like without leaving home.

8. Dartmouth College

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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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9. Carleton College

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Carleton College

Northfield, MN • 4-Year, Private

In-State

$65,457

Out-of-State

$65,457

Acceptance Rate17%

Carleton College is a private, nonprofit college in the town of Northfield, Minnesota. Carleton College was founded in 1866. The college currently enrolls around 2,034 students per year, including 2,056 undergraduate students.

2022 Acceptance Rate for Carleton College

It is very difficult to get into Carleton College. Carleton College admitted 17% of all applicants in 2022. In 2022, 8,583 students applied to Carleton College and 1,427 were admitted.

Carleton College Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate	17%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	23%
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Test Optional	Yes
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	36%

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Carleton College is located in Northfield, Minnesota, near Minneapolis-St. Paul.

If you want to see Carleton College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 35 to Northfield, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Minneapolis-St. Paul International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Carleton College and Northfield are like without leaving home.

10. 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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Cornell University is located in Ithaca, New York, near Syracuse.

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You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Cornell University and Ithaca are like without leaving home.

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1. Brown University

$68,230

$68,230

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2. Williams College

$64,860

$64,860

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3. Middlebury College

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4. Bowdoin College

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5. Hamilton College

$65,740

$65,740

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6. Amherst College

$67,280

$67,280

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7. Wesleyan University

$67,016

$67,016

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8. Dartmouth College

$65,511

$65,511

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9. Carleton College

$65,457

$65,457

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10. Cornell University

$66,014

$66,014

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