Acceptance Rates
The number of students applying for the National College Match Application has increased each year, from 6647 students in 2010 to 7821 students in 2011 to 9577 students in 2012. For the Class of 2017, 4,518 (47%) of the applicants were named QuestBridge finalists, and 383 (4%) received a College Match Scholarship. For the Class of 2016, 51.4% of finalists were offered acceptance and financial aid to a partner college, either through the National Match or through Regular Decision.
Of the 4,518 QuestBridge Finalists, 72% were first generation to attend college, 19% were valedictorians, and 71% were in the top 5% of their class. 92% came from families with an income of $60,000 or less.
Of the 383 students who received a College Match Scholarship, 76% were first generation to attend college, 29% were valedictorians, and 84% were in the top 5% of their class. 96% came from families with an income of $60,000 or less.
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