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Share of full-time first-time undergrads in the United States in 2015, by school selectivity

Share of full-time first-time degree seeking undergraduates in the United States in 2015, by school selectivity

The data displays the distribution of full-time first-time degree seeking undergraduates in the U.S. in 2015, by school selectivity. In 2015, 36.8% of full-time first-time degree seeking undergraduate students were enrolled in colleges and universities that accepted between 50 and 70% of applicants.

Fewer than 50 percent of applicants	19.8
50 to 70 percent of applicants	36.8
71 to 85 percent	32.4
More than 85 percent	11

Share of full-time first-time undergrads in the United States in 2015, by school selectivity

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