GITNUX MARKETDATA REPORT 2024
College Application Statistics
College application statistics vary widely among institutions, with general trends showing an increase in the number of applications submitted each year.
In the following post, we examine key statistics surrounding college applications in the United States, shedding light on trends such as the number of applications per student, acceptance rates, demographic shifts, and the use of technology in the application process. These insights provide a comprehensive overview of the competitive landscape students face when applying to higher education institutions.
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"85% of US students apply to at least 3 colleges."
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"36% college applicants apply to 7 or more institutions."
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"Over 20 million students apply to college each year in the U.S."
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"47% of colleges reported an increase in the use of agents to recruit international students."
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"On average, high school students apply to 7.1 colleges."
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"About 35% of college applicants get accepted into their dream school."
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"53% of students complete their college applications online."
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"Approximately 57% of college applications in 2021 were from females."
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"There was an 8.2% increase in the total number of college applications during the 2020-2021 admissions cycle."
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"The Ivy League received nearly 320,000 applications for the class of 2025, a 33% increase."
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"Only 58% of students who start college finish within six years."
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"African American applicants increased by 2% while Hispanic applicants increased by 9% for the 2020 application season."
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"82% of colleges use social media to recruit students."
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"College applications from low-income students dropped by 5% in 2021."
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"Approximately 39% of first-time freshmen were enrolled in out-of-state institutions in fall 2016."
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"Of students applying to at least one HBCU, 62% identified as female, and the average age was 20 for the 2020-2021 admissions cycle."
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"Each year about 15 million students apply to undergraduate and graduate programs in the U.S."
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"About 10% of U.S. undergraduate students study abroad during their college years."
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"77% of students consider financial aid when deciding where to apply."
Jannik Lindner
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