BASIS Independent Schools Students Earn More Than 1,800 College Acceptances Across the Globe
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.