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Updated: August 8th, 2024
If you are considering applying for one or more Ivy League schools, then you may be wondering about Ivy League acceptance rates. Ivy league schools are some of the most competitive schools in the United States with their rigorous academic and extracurricular requirements. Let’s dive into the acceptance rates at these schools!
The Ivy League is a group of eight prestigious, private universities named for their athletic conference. All eight of these institutions are all highly ranked for their academics, athletics, and accomplished alumni.
There are eight schools in the Ivy League, which include:
The list below is arranged in alphabetical order. We linked out to the Scholarships360 data on the acceptance rate of each university.
Brown University is located in Providence, Rhode Island. The acceptance rate at this university is 5%.
Columbia University is located in Manhattan, New York. The acceptance rate at Columbia is 4%.
Cornell University is located in Ithaca, New York. The acceptance rate is 7%.
Dartmouth College
Dartmouth College is located in Hanover, New Hampshire. The acceptance rate is 6%.
Harvard University
Harvard University is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The acceptance rate is 3%.
Princeton University is located in Princeton, New Jersey. The acceptance rate at Princeton is 6%.
The University of Pennsylvania is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The acceptance rate is 7%.
Yale University is located in New Haven, Connecticut. The acceptance rate is 5%.
| Ivy League School | Acceptance Rate |
| Brown University | 5% |
| Columbia University | 4% |
| Cornell University | 7% |
| Dartmouth College | 6% |
| Harvard University | 3% |
| Princeton University | 6% |
| University of Pennsylvania | 7% |
| Yale University | 5% |
Ultimately, acceptance rates matter most if you are really interested in attending a particular school. Ivy League schools, with their very low acceptance rates, are reach schools for almost all students. So, it’s a good idea to balance them with some schools that you have a better chance of getting into, like safety and match schools. It’s also a good idea to remember to apply to a good number of schools, no matter how much you have your heart set on that one Ivy League.
The best way that you can understand how to get into an Ivy League school is to first choose your top schools. Then, do your research on what attributes current students at those schools have. You can look at average SAT or ACT scores, extracurricular activities, and the values that each school holds. From there, see which schools are the best fit for you, and take it from there.
If you are passionate about going to one of the Ivy League schools, you should not let the acceptance rate deter you from applying. Although competitive, the Ivy League schools use a holistic approach when it comes to looking at applicants. Therefore, you will be evaluated as more than just a student with good grades. Remember to be yourself and your personality will shine through more than grades and test scores ever can!
Ivy League schools require a great deal of preparation and research. Luckily, we have you covered with a lot of the information that you may need. From information about Ivy League scholarships, to schools that have higher acceptance rates with Ivy League educations (AKA, the Hidden Ivies), we have everything you need and more. Good luck on your college endeavors!
If we look at actual acceptance rates, Cornell University and University of Pennsylvania have the highest overall acceptance rate out of the eight Ivy League universities.
There is no Ivy League GPA requirement to apply to schools in the Ivy League. In fact, students with perfect GPAs are rejected, while those with lower GPAs are sometimes accepted due to the holistic admissions process. However, a high GPA will certainly be helpful when it comes time to apply to Ivy League schools.
The answer is yes, international students are accepted at lower rates at Ivy League schools. If you want exact percentages, the common data sets page of each Ivy League school includes that information.
