For the Class of 2026, students across the BASIS Independent Schools network have earned more than 1,800 college acceptances from leading colleges and universities in the United States and around the world, a reflection of the network’s advanced academic program, comprehensive college counseling process, and commitment to developing curious, capable, and fearless thinkers.

This year’s graduating class received 1,833 total acceptances spanning 205 universities, including 19 international institutions, with graduates earning admission to some of the most selective colleges and universities in the world. With this breadth of options, students have meaningful choice and the opportunity to select the college that best aligns with their goals, interests, and future plans. 

Students were admitted to highly selective institutions, including Stanford University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Duke University, Johns Hopkins University, the University of Pennsylvania, Harvey Mudd College, Amherst College, Northwestern University, and many others.

A Global Range of Opportunities

The Class of 2026 also demonstrated the increasingly global reach of BASIS Independent students, earning acceptances to top universities, including the University of Oxford, University of Cambridge, Imperial College London, University College London, McGill University, University of Toronto, University of Hong Kong, and Bocconi University.

This breadth of outcomes reflects the diverse interests and ambitions of BASIS Independent students — from engineering and computer science to humanities, business, medicine, public policy, and the arts.

Beyond Rankings: Preparing Students for What’s Next

While selective college admissions are one measure of achievement, the BASIS Independent approach is rooted in something deeper: helping students develop intellectual confidence, independence, resilience, and a lifelong love of learning.

“Our students continue to demonstrate what’s possible when academic rigor is paired with individualized support and a culture that encourages curiosity and ambition,” said Toby Walker, Vice President of BASIS Independent Schools. “These outcomes reflect not only exceptional preparation, but also students who are genuinely ready to thrive in college and beyond.”

Education Redefined

At BASIS Independent Schools, students are challenged to think critically, explore deeply, and pursue their passions with purpose. The Class of 2026’s college outcomes reflect a network of schools committed to redefining what students can achieve through an advanced, globally informed education.

The following is a comprehensive list of acceptances both within the United States and internationally.

CLASS OF 2026 UNITED STATES ACCEPTANCES

Adelphi University

American University

Amherst College

Arizona State University

Babson College

Ball State University

Barnard College

Bates College

Baylor University

Bennington College

Binghamton University

Boston College

Boston University

Brown University

Cal Poly

Cal Poly, Humboldt

Cal Poly Maritime Academy

Cal Poly, Pomona

California Institute of Technology

California Lutheran University

California State University, Chico

California State University, East Bay

California State University, Fullerton

California State University, Long Beach

California State University, Monterey Bay

California State University, Sacramento

Carleton College

Carnegie Mellon University

Case Western Reserve University

Chapman University

Colby College

Colgate University

Colorado School of Mines

Columbia University

Cornell University

CUNY

Dartmouth College

Davidson College

Denison University

Drexel University

Duke University

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Emory University

Fairfield University

Fordham University

George Mason University

George Washington University

Georgetown University

Georgia State University

Georgia Tech

Grinnell College

Harvard University

Harvey Mudd College

Haverford College

Hofstra University

Howard University

Indiana University

Ithaca College

James Madison University

Johns Hopkins University

Lehigh University

Long Island University

Loyola Marymount University

Marquette University

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Michigan State University

Middlebury College

Mount Holyoke College

New Jersey Institute of Technology

New York Institute of Technology

New York University

Northeastern University

Northwestern University

Nova Southeastern University

Oakwood University

Oberlin College

Occidental College

Old Dominion University

Oregon State University

Pace University

Penn State University

Pepperdine University

Pitzer College

Pomona College

Pratt Institute

Princeton University

Purdue University

Reed College

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Rice University

Ringling College of Art and Design

Rochester Institute of Technology

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

Rutgers University

San Diego State University

San Francisco State University

San Jose State University

Santa Clara University

Sarah Lawrence College

Scripps College

Skidmore College

Smith College

St. John’s College

St. Olaf College

Stanford University

Stevens Institute of Technology

Stony Brook University

SUNY

Sweet Briar College

Syracuse University

Temple University

Texas A&M University

The New School

The Ohio State University

Tufts University

Tulane University

Union College

University of Alabama

University of Arizona

University of California, Berkeley

University of California, Davis

University of California, Irvine

University of California, Los Angeles

University of California, Merced

University of California, Riverside

University of California, San Diego

University of California, Santa Barbara,

University of California, Santa Cruz,

University of Chicago

University of Colorado

University of Connecticut

University of Delaware

University of Florida

University of Georgia

University of Illinois

University of Iowa

University of Maryland

University of Massachusetts

University of Miami

University of Michigan

University of Minnesota

University of Nevada

University of North Carolina

University of Pennsylvania

University of Pittsburgh

University of Puget Sound

University of Richmond

University of Rochester

University of San Diego

University of San Francisco

University of South Florida

University of Southern California

University of Texas

University of the Pacific

University of Vermont

University of Virginia

University of Washington

University of Wisconsin

Vanderbilt University

Vassar College

Villanova University

Virginia Commonwealth University

Virginia Tech

Wake Forest University

Washington University in St. Louis

Wellesley College

William & Mary

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Yale University

CLASS OF 2026 INTERNATIONAL ACCEPTANCES

Bocconi University

Duke Kunshan University

Imperial College London

King’s College London

McGill University

The University of Edinburgh

The University of Warwick

University College London

University of Bath

University of British Columbia

University of Cambridge

University of Glasgow

University of Hong Kong

University of Oxford

University of Southampton

University of St Andrews

University of Toronto

University of Waterloo

York University

The Class of 2026 represents 233 graduates across five high schools — BASIS Independent Brooklyn, Fremont, Manhattan, McLean, and Silicon Valley.