2025 Ivy League University Ranking Details
Comprehensive data from multiple authoritative ranking institutions, including detailed information for all 8 Ivy League universities.
Last Updated: 2025-08-20
Rankings
- U.S. News 2025: 1
- QS World 2025: 22
- Forbes 2024: 2
- Wall Street Journal 2024: 3
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate: 5.7%
- Avg. GPA: 3.95
- SAT Range: 1470-1570
- ACT Range: 33-35
Academics
- Student-Faculty Ratio: 5:1
- 4-Year Grad Rate: 98%
- Total Enrollment: 5,604
Financials (2024-25)
- Tuition: $59,710
- Total Cost: $83,140
- Endowment: $37.7 billion
Popular Majors
- Social Sciences
- Engineering
- Computer and Information Sciences
Campus Life
- Setting: Suburban
- Campus Size: 600 acres
- Housing: 4 years guaranteed
Special Features
- No-loan financial aid policy
- Renowned Princeton University Art Museum
- Strong undergraduate research opportunities
- World-class library system
- Innovative academic programs
Ivy League at a Glance
Key Stats
- Avg. Acceptance Rate: 5.2%
- Avg. Tuition (2024-25): $66,359
- Avg. Endowment: $24.9 billion
Competition Level
Ivy League universities are among the most competitive institutions of higher education in the world.
- On average, only 5-6 out of every 100 applicants are admitted.
- Most admitted students have a GPA of 3.9 or higher.
- Admitted students are typically in the top 10% of their high school class.
- Early application often has a higher acceptance rate.
Common Application Requirements
- Common Application or school-specific application
- High school transcript
- SAT or ACT scores (most schools require them again starting in 2025)
- Letters of recommendation (usually 2-3)
- Personal statement/essays
- List of extracurricular activities
- Interview (for some schools)
2025 Trends
- Most schools are re-requiring standardized test scores.
- Application numbers have slightly decreased, leading to a small increase in acceptance rates.
- Continued focus on diversity and inclusion.
- Expansion of financial aid policies.
- Emphasis on community service and leadership.