The Hardest Colleges to Get Into ranking is based on acceptance rates using data from the U.S. Department of Education. Learn where our data comes from.
| Factor | Description | Source | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | Percent of applicants accepted. | U.S. Dept. of Education | 100.0% |
Statistics obtained from the U.S. Department of Education represent the most recent data available, as self-reported by the colleges. Niche also collects data directly from schools via our school data update form. If you work for a school and would like to update your data, please claim your school.
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