Hello! I'm currently researching colleges and I've been trying to find accurate admission rates for different schools. What's a reliable source I can use to find this information? Thanks in advance!
Hello! Great question. One reliable source to find accurate admission rates for different colleges is the official website of each respective college or university. Their admissions or "Facts & Figures" pages usually contain the most recent and accurate admission rates.
Additionally, the Common Data Set (CDS) for each college will also provide this information. The CDS is a large dataset that covers various aspects of the institution's profile, including enrollment and acceptance statistics - while it can be somewhat buried on the school's actual site, simply googling "[school] common data set" should bring it right up.
Another resource to consider is the CollegeVine website, where you can find admission rates for schools listed in their various guides and articles. Also, the U.S. Department of Education's College Navigator and U.S. News & World Report are helpful tools to find relevant data on schools, including their acceptance rates. Keep in mind that the admission rates might change every year as schools receive new applications, so always verify that the data you find is up-to-date.
Good luck researching colleges, and I hope this helps you find the accurate admission rates you're searching for!
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