It seems like the Class of 2015 just got here, but already over 3000 prospective student have applied to be part of next year’s freshman class. The New York Times has the scoop on all the early applications:
By the Numbers:
- 3,609 Early Decision applicants for the Class of ’16
- 3,479 Early Decision applicants for the Class of ’15
- 3.74% increase in early applications
- 35% of early applicants were accepted last year
- 3,182 students anticipated in the Class of ’16, of which more than 1,250 (40%) will be from Early Decision students
- 16% acceptance rate for standard admissions last year
Clearly Early Decision applicants have a huge advantage over regular applicants, but that is their reward for making a binding promise to attend Cornell (thereby forgoing the chance to compare financial aid packages from other schools). There also may be more early-admitted undergrads on campus than you might have thought; two out of every five. The Cornell Insider will keep you up to date on all admission statistics as we hunt them down. In the meantime, what do you think about Cornell’s use or abuse of the Early Decision system?
