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Acceptance Rate

The percentage of applicants admitted to a university. Lower rates indicate higher selectivity, with the most competitive universities accepting under 10% of applicants.

The acceptance rate represents the proportion of applicants who receive an offer of admission, serving as the most commonly cited measure of institutional selectivity. Harvard's acceptance rate fell below 4% in recent years, while many state universities accept 50-80% of applicants. A low acceptance rate does not necessarily indicate superior education quality — it may simply reflect high application volume or brand prestige. Some universities have moved toward test-optional policies, which can increase applications and lower acceptance rates.

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