Historical 2025 reference profiles. Check official university websites for current fees and admissions requirements.
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.