BASIS Independent Schools Early College Acceptances for Class of 2026!
Each year, the early college admissions season brings a wave of excitement to our school communities. Across our network of top-ranked high schools, we are proud to share that many of our seniors from the Class of 2026 have already received early offers of admission to colleges and universities across the country and internationally.
Early College Acceptance Results
Colleges and Universities With at Least One Acceptance: 130
Total Early Acceptances Across Our Network of Schools: 738
Top 25 Colleges and Universities Total Acceptances: 39
Total Acceptances in International Universities: 26
Rankings from US News & World Report 2025-2026 Top National Universities & 2025-2026 Top National Liberal Arts Colleges
These early acceptances are the result of years of dedicated study, thoughtful conversations with their Subject Expert Teachers and College Counselors, countless drafts of essays, and a deep commitment to growth both inside and outside the classroom. We celebrate these students not only for where they have been admitted, but also for the perseverance, character, and curiosity that brought them to this moment.
At the same time, we recognize that the college admissions journey looks different for every student. Many of our seniors are still waiting to hear back from institutions in the weeks and months ahead. As decisions continue to roll in over the coming months, we look forward to celebrating every milestone together as one community, united by the shared belief that our students are prepared to thrive wherever their journeys lead.
One of the strengths of being part of a broader network of schools is the depth of support available to our students. Beginning in grade 9, our dedicated college counseling teams on each campus, with the collaborative expertise shared across our network, guide our students with individualized support and provide them with a community that believes in their potential.
We are proud of the resilience our students demonstrate throughout this process. Applying to college requires reflection, vulnerability, and courage. Regardless of outcomes, the growth our seniors experience during this season is meaningful and lasting.
To our students who have received early acceptances, congratulations. Your hard work has paid off, and we celebrate you!
To our students who are still waiting, we are with you! We are confident in your preparation, proud of your efforts, and excited for the opportunities that lie ahead.
Early College Acceptances from the Class of 2026
UNITED STATES ACCEPTANCES
Adelphi University
American University
Baylor University
Binghamton University
Boston University
California Institute of Technology
Carnegie Mellon University
Case Western Reserve University
Chapman University
Colgate University
Columbia University
Cornell University
Drexel University
Duke University
Emory University
Fairfield University
Fordham University
George Mason University
Georgetown University
Georgia Institute of Technology
Georgia State University
Harvey Mudd College
Hofstra University
Indiana University
James Madison University
Johns Hopkins University
Loyola Marymount University
Marquette University
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Michigan State University
New York University
Northeastern University
Northwestern University
Nova Southeastern University
Oakwood University
Oberlin College
Oregon State University
Pace University
Penn State University
Pepperdine University
Purdue University
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Rice University
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rutgers University (Camden)
Rutgers University (New Brunswick)
Rutgers University (Newark)
San Diego State University
San Francisco State University
Santa Clara University
Sarah Lawrence College
Stanford University
Stony Brook University
SUNY University at Buffalo
Sweet Briar College
Temple University
The Ohio State University
The University of Texas at Austin
Union College
University at Albany
University of Alabama at Birmingham
University of Arizona
University of California (Merced)
University of Colorado Boulder
University of Delaware
University of Florida
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
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 at Chapel Hill
University of Pennsylvania
University of Pittsburgh
University of Richmond
University of San Diego
University of San Francisco
University of South Florida
University of Southern California
University of the Pacific
University of Vermont
University of Virginia
University of Wisconsin
Villanova University
Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Yale University
INTERNATIONAL ACCEPTANCES
Bocconi University
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Imperial College London
King's College London
McGill University
The University of Edinburgh
The University of Warwick
University College London
University of British Columbia
University of Cambridge
University of Oxford
University of St Andrews
University of Toronto