Below is a ranking of the 1317 private colleges in the United States with the lowest acceptance rate for freshman undergraduate applications. California Institute of Technology leads the list by accepting 3% of high school students that applied.
| School | Acceptance Rate | |
|---|---|---|
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Brigham Young University IdahoRexburg, ID |
97% |
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VanderCook College of MusicChicago, IL |
97% |
|
Maharishi International UniversityFairfield, IA |
97% |
|
The Southern Baptist Theological SeminaryLouisville, Kentucky |
97% |
|
Thomas More UniversityCrestview Hills, KY |
97% |
|
Thomas CollegeWaterville, ME |
97% |
|
American International CollegeSpringfield, MA |
97% |
|
Bard College at Simon's RockGreat Barrington, MA |
97% |
|
Davenport UniversityGrand Rapids, MI |
97% |
|
Olivet CollegeOlivet, MI |
97% |
|
Centenary UniversityHackettstown, NJ |
97% |
|
William Peace UniversityRaleigh, NC |
97% |
|
Oklahoma Christian UniversityEdmond, OK |
97% |
|
Coker CollegeHartsville, SC |
97% |
|
Bethel UniversityMcKenzie, TN |
97% |
|
Le Moyne Owen CollegeMemphis, TN |
97% |
|
Hardin Simmons UniversityAbilene, TX |
97% |
|
Moody Bible InstituteChicago, IL |
98% |