Who Got In? 2002
Carnegie Mellon University
In 2001, our freshman class of 1,320 students is smaller than in 2000. The class was selected from 16,701 applications, more than in 2000. We accepted 5,210 students, fewer than in 2000. We placed about 948 students on our wait list, fewer than in 2000. Approximately 44 students transferred to the school.

Compared to 2000, we admitted fewer Asian American, more African American, more Hispanic and fewer Native American students. About 8 percent of our student body comes from U.S. minority groups: 41 percent including Asian students. Our retention rate for minority students is about 75 percent. About 81 percent of all our students graduate in five years.
Our 2001 yield of accepted students who actually enrolled was about 26 percent, the same as 2000. We received the same number of Early Decision/Early Action applications as last year, and admitted the same number for 2001 as 2000. About 15 percent of our 2001 first-year class was accepted ED/EA.

Our deadline for 2002 applications is January 1. We do not accept electronic applications via e-mail. We accepted fewer international students in 2001 than in 2000. In 2001, our average freshman test scores were 1350 combined SAT, 29 ACT. Student debt is not a big problem with our students.

Our 2001-2002 tuition is $25,670. About 60 percent of our students receive financial aid. The average aid package is $15,000.

First-year students are eligible to win the following merit scholarships: _ tuition. Among 2002 applicants, we seek the following special skills or talents: curiosity, problem-solving ability, intellectually playful.

The most important thing we want prospective students to know about our school is its "high-energy environment with lots of possibilities for hands-on experiences." The most popular majors or programs on our campus are: Computer Science, Engineering and Business.

In 2001, we spotted the following admissions trends: "applying students had a stronger sense of themselves and a stronger commitment to involvement in their community." We advise 2002 applicants to be deadline conscious.

Michael Steidel, Director of Admission, completed the survey. Carnegie Mellon University, 5000 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213; (412) 268-2082, e-mail address, undergraduate-admissions@andrew.cmu.edu.

Claremont McKenna College
In 2001, our freshman class of 262 students is the same as 2000. The class was selected from 2,898 applications, the same than in 2000. We accepted 829 students, fewer than in 2000. We placed about 256 students on our wait list, fewer than in 2000. Approximately 70 students transferred to the school.

Compared to 2000, we admitted the same number of Asian American, more African American, the same number of Hispanic and the same number of Native American students. About 35 percent of our student body comes from U.S. minority groups. Our retention rate for minority students is about 88 percent. About 87 percent of all our students graduate in five years.

Our 2001 yield of accepted students who actually enrolled was about 32 percent, higher compared to 2000. We received 195 Early Decision/Early Action applications, more than last year, and admitted 48 more for 2001 than 2000. About 18 percent of our 2001 first-year class was accepted ED/EA.

Our deadline for 2002 applications is January 2. We do accept electronic applications on-line at www.claremontmckenna.edu. About 578 students applied by e-mail in 2001, more than in 2000.

We accepted 14 international students in 2001, more than in 2000. In 2001, our average freshman test scores were 1390 combined SAT, 30 ACT. Student debt is not a big problem with our students, because "we package with relatively small loan amounts."

Our 2001-2002 tuition is $24,350. About 67 percent of our students receive financial aid. The average aid package is $19,960.

First-year students are eligible to win the following merit scholarships: "$5,000 McKenna Achievement Award (renewable for all 4 years)." Among 2002 applicants, we seek the following special skills or talents: leadership and self-confidence.

The most important thing we want prospective students to know about our school is: "We have a focused mission as a member of the Claremont Colleges." The most popular majors or programs on our campus are: Economics, Government and International Relations, Pre-Law and Pre-Business.

In 2001, we spotted the following admissions trend: "More campus visitors." We advise 2002 applicants to "Pay attention to application instructions and deadlines."

Richard C. Vos, Vice President, Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid, completed the survey. Claremont McKenna College, 890 Columbia Avenue, Claremont, California 91711; (909) 621-8088; e-mail address, admission@claremontmckenna.edu.

Harvard College
In 2001, our freshman class of 1,652 students is the same as in 2000. The class was selected from 19,014 applications, more than in 2000. We accepted 2,110 students. The number of students wait listed is "confidential." Approximately 54 students transferred to the school.

About 34 percent of our student body comes from U.S. minority groups. About 95 percent of all our students graduate in five years.

Our 2001 yield of accepted students who actually enrolled was about 78 percent, lower compared to 2000. About 52 percent of our 2001 first-year class was accepted Early Action.

Our deadline for 2002 applications is January 1. We do accept electronic applications via e-mail. Our e-mail address is college@harvard.edu. The class entering in 2002 will be the first to be able to apply by e-mail.

We accepted more international students in 2001, than in 2000. Our average freshman test scores are "confidential." Student debt is not a big problem with our students.

Our 2001-2002 tuition is $36,650. About 71 percent of our students receive financial aid. The average aid package is $23,400. First-year students are eligible to win the following merit scholarships: none.

The most important thing we want prospective students to know about our school is: "It is America's oldest college, with world's largest University library and a financial aid budget of more than $90 million aiding 70 percent of the students." The most popular majors or programs on our campus are: Economics and Government.

In 2001, we spotted the following admissions trend: "A few more early action applications."

David L. Evans, Senior Admissions Officer, completed the survey. Harvard College, 8 Garden Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138; (617) 495-5375; e-mail address, dlevans@fas.harvard.edu.