About our 2024 National College Match Finalists

In 2024, out of over 25,500 applications, 7,288 students were selected as National College Match Finalists. Finalists exhibit outstanding academic achievement and qualify financially.

Below are aggregate statistics that represent the characteristics of these National College Match Finalists:

Academics

Average GPA: 3.92

Class rank: 87% from the top 10%

Middle 50% SAT score: 1280 - 1460 (if reported)

Middle 50% ACT score: 26 - 33 (if reported)

*Test scores are not required to apply to the National College Match.

Financial profile

Household income under $65,000: 90%

Free or Reduced-Price School Meals: 87% eligible

Demographics

81% first-generation to a four-year U.S. college

Regional Distribution

• Midwest: 12%
• Northeast: 26%
• South: 37%
• West: 23%
• Other: 2%

Citizenship

• U.S. Citizen: 72%
• U.S. Citizen with Dual Citizenship: 16%
• U.S. Permanent Resident: 5%
• Non-Citizen: 5%
• U.S. Asylee/Refugee: 1%