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2024 Hardest Colleges to Get Into in America

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  1. #1 Hardest Colleges to Get Into in America.

    Minerva University

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    4 Year,

    SAN FRANCISCO, CA,

    78 Niche users give it an average review of 4.6 stars.

    Featured Review: Freshman says Coming to Minerva has been the best decision of my life, travelling the world, learning things in a way that is not boring, meeting people from around the world (52 Nationalities in my class), ....

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    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Acceptance Rate: 1%,

    Net Price: $17,432,

  2. #3 Hardest Colleges to Get Into in America.

    Stanford University

    4 Year,

    STANFORD, CA,

    1267 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.

    Featured Review: Alum says The first year at Stanford was incredibly enjoyable, especially for those with intellectual curiosity, given the abundance of opportunities across various interests. While the engineering school is....

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    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Acceptance Rate: 4%,

    Net Price: $14,402,

    SAT Range: 1470-1570,

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  4. #5 Hardest Colleges to Get Into in America.

    Massachusetts Institute of Technology

    4 Year,

    CAMBRIDGE, MA,

    659 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.

    Featured Review: Freshman says Studying at the MIT has been an enlightening and enriching journey. The opportunity to learn from some of the most distinguished professors and work with bright, ambitious peers is unparalleled.The curriculum is rigorous and challenging, which I appreciate as it pushes students to their intellectual limits. MIT's focus on combining theory with practical application is particularly engaging....Furthermore, MIT's culture of innovation and entrepreneurship is highly motivating. The environment encourages students to think outside the box, fostering an innovative mindset. It's also....

    Read 659 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Acceptance Rate: 4%,

    Net Price: $30,958,

    SAT Range: 1510-1580,

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  6. #7 Hardest Colleges to Get Into in America.

    Princeton University

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    4 Year,

    PRINCETON, NJ,

    464 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

    Featured Review: Sophomore says Overall, my experience at Princeton was really amazing. There were so many opportunities to become involved on campus, especially in the many music groups (accapella, synphohnia, etc.). There are....

    Read 464 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Acceptance Rate: 4%,

    Net Price: $20,908,

    SAT Range: 1460-1570,

  7. #8 Hardest Colleges to Get Into in America.

    Yale University

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    4 Year,

    NEW HAVEN, CT,

    1038 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

    Featured Review: Sophomore says Yale has been a fun and enjoyable experience overall. I would definitely choose Yale again if I had to re-do my college application. Academics: some departments are better taught than other departments. Yale can be weaker in CS and Math compared to other universities, but most alums are still very successful. Like most colleges,...Social life: Yale has an AMAZING social life compared to other universities of equal caliber. There is always something going on and you can be as social as you want. Social life is nonexistent...Sports: Not a big sports school but many students are involved in club sports.Yale dining is delicious and healthy!.

    Read 1038 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Acceptance Rate: 5%,

    Net Price: $20,605,

    SAT Range: 1480-1580,

  8. #9 Hardest Colleges to Get Into in America.

    Brown University

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    4 Year,

    PROVIDENCE, RI,

    1071 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.

    Featured Review: Niche User says I am currently enrolled as an incoming freshman at Brown University but I have been fortunate to participate in two of their pre-college programs. Overall, the academic resources and opportunities to...Outside the classroom, there were countless facilities and events that covered a wide variety of interests. These helped me foster a strong sense of community as I was able to connect with peers of...Lastly, the Brown community was incredibly welcoming and supportive. Everyone there was proactive and engaged!.

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    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Acceptance Rate: 6%,

    Net Price: $25,028,

    SAT Range: 1460-1570,

  9. #10 Hardest Colleges to Get Into in America.

    University of Pennsylvania

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    4 Year,

    PHILADELPHIA, PA,

    1339 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.

    Featured Review: Sophomore says As a University of Pennsylvania student, my experience has been transformative. The academic rigor and diverse courses allowed me to explore passions and develop critical thinking. Accessible and...However, addressing the cost of attendance with more financial aid options and scholarships is essential for equal access. Moreover, enhancing inclusivity and support for underrepresented groups....

    Read 1339 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Acceptance Rate: 6%,

    Net Price: $14,578,

    SAT Range: 1480-1570,

  10. #13 Hardest Colleges to Get Into in America.

    University of Chicago

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    4 Year,

    CHICAGO, IL,

    1288 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says At UChicago, I found the ideal blend of rigorous academics, preprofessional resources, and an extensive alumni network, which has paved the way for my dream job in private equity investment post...The academic program here is intellectually stimulating, challenging me to think critically and hone analytical skills. Collaborations with Booth Business School and the Harris School of Public...The university's preprofessional support at Career Advancement Office has been outstanding, guiding me through internships and career development. The alumni network, filled with successful...The University of Chicago has been the perfect launchpad for my education and career development, and I never regret taking the offer during RD a few years back..

    Read 1288 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Acceptance Rate: 6%,

    Net Price: $33,727,

    SAT Range: 1510-1580,

  11. #14 Hardest Colleges to Get Into in America.

    Pomona College

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    4 Year,

    CLAREMONT, CA,

    420 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.

    Featured Review: Alum says Pomona College was a very transformative space for me. The small class sizes and strong sense of community among professors and students really helped me thrive. I was surrounded by intellectually....

    Read 420 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Acceptance Rate: 7%,

    Net Price: $17,000,

    SAT Range: 1470-1570,

  12. #15 Hardest Colleges to Get Into in America.

    Northwestern University

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    4 Year,

    EVANSTON, IL,

    1470 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.

    Featured Review: Junior says Northwestern University is a great college for students hoping to find a wide array of academic and extracurricular opportunities. Northwestern offers a wide range of courses on many different topics....

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    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Acceptance Rate: 7%,

    Net Price: $29,999,

    SAT Range: 1470-1570,

  13. #16 Hardest Colleges to Get Into in America.

    Vanderbilt University

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    4 Year,

    NASHVILLE, TN,

    1342 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

    Featured Review: Alum says I graduated summa cum laude from Vanderbilt University in 2021 with a Bachelor's degree in Neuroscience. I primarily chose to attend Vandy for its academic prowess, and it definitely lived up to that....

    Read 1342 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Acceptance Rate: 7%,

    Net Price: $27,553,

    SAT Range: 1480-1570,

  14. #17 Hardest Colleges to Get Into in America.

    Johns Hopkins University

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    4 Year,

    BALTIMORE, MD,

    1395 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.

    Featured Review: Sophomore says Hopkins is great! There's always something to do - lots of student organisations, interesting classes, events, parties and places to go to in Baltimore. Labs are very open to taking on undergraduate...Classes are interesting and a wide range is available. However, some of them are definitely challenging and take up quite a lot of time! It is also difficult to get and maintain a high GPA in most...Food options are not bad, it varies from time to time and depends on which dining hall but I'm mostly happy with it, and Baltimore has great food options. Dorms are also relatively clean and have....

    Read 1395 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Acceptance Rate: 8%,

    Net Price: $20,680,

    SAT Range: 1470-1560,

  15. #22 Hardest Colleges to Get Into in America.

    Bowdoin College

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    4 Year,

    BRUNSWICK, ME,

    721 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.

    Featured Review: Freshman says Choosing Bowdoin was the best decision of my life! They truly value the liberal arts model AND have great STEM programs. care deeply about the student experience. I would recommend it to absolutely....

    Read 721 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Acceptance Rate: 9%,

    Net Price: $26,727,

    SAT Range: 1360-1510,

  16. #23 Hardest Colleges to Get Into in America.

    Williams College

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    4 Year,

    WILLIAMSTOWN, MA,

    312 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.

    Featured Review: Freshman says A "Niche" place indeed. I came here for a liberal arts education, yet Williams has provided more. A small school population with way more resource one could leverage to full extent. Everyone tries...People come from broad background & experiences, but share the mission of creating a engaging community that cares, shares, and impacts the world. Apart from solid academics with how you take out of...Every class is tweaked per the Professor's interest and field expertise, accustomed with the most reflective intellectuals, timeliness, and relevance..

    Read 312 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Acceptance Rate: 9%,

    Net Price: $14,487,

    SAT Range: 1410-1550,

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