Ivy League Acceptance Rates in 2024
The most recent admissions rates for the 8 Ivy League schools
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What are Ivy League schools?
Ivy League schools are a set of 8 schools on the East Coast of the United States known for their academic excellence and selective admissions processes. They are often considered to be the best schools in the country, though there are many institutions with equal academic rigor that are not considered Ivy League (but are sometimes referred to as Ivy Plus schools). Officially, the eight Ivy League schools are:
- Brown University
- Columbia University
- Cornell University
- Dartmouth College
- Harvard University
- Princeton University
- University of Pennsylvania
- Yale University
Ivy League Schools Acceptance Rate in 2024
| School | Class of 2027 (â22-23 cycle) | Class of 2026 (â21-22 cycle) | Class of 2025 (â20-21 cycle) | Class of 2024 (â19-20 cycle) |
| Brown | 5.08% | 5.00% | 5.40% | 6.90% |
| Colombia | 3.93% | 3.73% | 3.70% | 6.10% |
| Cornell | ?? | 6.91% | ?? | 10.70% |
| Dartmouth | 6.07% | 6.24% | 6.20% | 8.80% |
| Harvard | 3.41% | 3.19% | 3.40% | 4.90% |
| Penn | ?? | 6.50% | 5.70% | 8.10% |
| Princeton | 4.5% | 5.69% | 4.00% | 5.60% |
| Yale | 4.35% | 4.47% | 4.60% | 6.50% |
Our blog uses data from U.S. News and World Report to build our table, as well as data published by the universities themselves. Data is not yet available for the class of 2028 (admissions for 2023-24 school year). In some instances, data is also still not available for the class of 2027 (admissions for the 2022-23 school year). We have provided the most recent confirmed data for each school.Â
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Brown University - 5.1% Acceptance Rate
Brown University received 51,302 applications for the class of 2027 and accepted 2,547 students for an acceptance rate of 5.1%. Their early decision rate was higher: they received 6,770 and accepted 879 students for a 13.0% acceptance rate.
Columbia University - 3.93% Acceptance Rate
Columbia University received 57,129 applications for the class of 2027 and accepted 2,246 students for an acceptance rate of 3.9%. Colombia has both early action and early decision, but has not yet released their acceptance data for these applications.
Cornell University - 6.91% Acceptance Rate
Cornell University has not yet released the data for the class of 2027, other than total admitted students, 4,994.
For the class of 2026, Cornell received 71,064 applications and accepted 4,908 for an acceptance rate of 6.91%. Their early decision rate was 19.18% (1,831 students were accepted from 9,555 total applications).
Dartmouth University - 6.1% Acceptance Rate
Dartmouth University received 28,841 applications for the class of 2027, and accepted 1,751 students for an acceptance rate of 6.1%. They accepted 19.21% of their early decision applicants. There were 3,009 early decision applications, and 578 of them were accepted.
Harvard University - 3.41% Acceptance Rate
Harvard University received 56,937 applications for the class of 2027, and accepted 1,942 for an overall acceptance rate of 3.41%. Harvard offers both Restricted Early Action and Early Decision options. They received 9,553 applications under these programs and accepted 722 students for an early acceptance rate of 7.56%.
Princeton University - 4.5% Acceptance Rate
Princeton University received 39,644 applications for the class of 2027 and accepted 1,782 for an overall acceptance rate of 4.5%. Princeton has a Restricted Early Action program, but has withheld data on the acceptance rate of students through this program for the last several years.
University of Pennsylvania (Penn) - 5.87% Acceptance Rate
The University of Pennsylvania (Penn) received 59,465 applications for the class of 2027. 3,489 students were accepted for an acceptance rate of 5.87%. They have not yet released how many students applied and were accepted via Early Decision.
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Yale University - 4.35% Acceptance Rate
Yale University received 52,250 applications for the class of 2027 and accepted 2,275 students for an acceptance rate of 4.35%. Yale has a Restricted Early Action program with a 10.89% acceptance rate for the class of 2027 (7,744 students applied REA and 842 were accepted).
Which Ivy League has the highest acceptance rate?
Cornell had the highest overall acceptance rate in the 2022-2023 admissions cycle. But of those who released the date, Darmouth accepted the largest percentage of its Early Decision (ED) applicants.
Which Ivy League has the lowest acceptance rate?
Harvard had the lowest acceptance rate in the 2022-2023 admissions cycle, both overall and among Early Decision applicants.
Which Ivy League school receives the most applications?
Cornell University received the most applications, 71,064, for the 2022-23 admissions cycle (class of 2026).
Which Ivy League school receives the least number of applications?
Dartmouth University received the least applications, 28,336, for the 2022-23 admissions cycle (class of 2026).
What Is The Easiest Ivy League School To Get Into?
No Ivy League schools are âeasyâ to get into. They require an impressive academic record, strong extracurriculars, and an excellent essay to earn admission. Based solely on data, however, Cornell accepts the highest number of applicants each year. Remember, however, that this does not mean you will get into Cornell. Itâs important to understand your strengths and weaknesses and where you will be the best fit based on your background and future goals.
5 tips on how to get into an Ivy League school from admission experts
Ivy Tutors Network recently wrote a blog on getting into Ivy League schools. We encourage you to read the full article, but here are five tips to get you started.
- Challenge yourself. Pursuing an academically rigorous course load is absolutely essential to getting in to an Ivy League school. Take the most advanced classes available to you, focusing on those most relevant to your intended course of study. If youâre in a competitive school, be aware of what your classmates are taking to not fall behind. When it comes to admissions youâre first and foremost evaluated based on whatâs available to you and how other applicants from your school are performing.
- Choose relevant activities. Thereâs plenty of space to do an activity âjust for funâ, but make sure you have several extracurricular activities that can be tied into your future goals and show intentional leadership.
- Know your goal. Having a clear academic goal is the most helpful way to build a strong college application because you can make decisions throughout high school based on this goal. They can help determine which coursework is most advantageous and which activities speak to your strengths.
- Have an application ethos. An ethos, or throughline, to your application makes it cohesive and creates a clear picture for the admissions department of who you are and how you'll contribute to the student body.
- Be Strategic. A good strategy can make a big difference in competitive college admissions. Different schools have different strengths and weaknesses. A really competitive program at one Ivy League might be less competitive at another. A college admissions coach can help you determine which schools and programs offer you the best chance of admission.
From test prep to application strategy, our College Admissions experts at Ivy Tutors Network are ready to help you get into your dream school. Reach out to get started today or download our free College Planning Checklist here.
