The University received 11,417 applicants for the Class of 2016 through the newly implemented early action process, which ended Nov. 9.
The University chose to implement the option of early action, rather than early decision, because the non-binding nature allows students to apply early without committing financially before knowing how much financial aid they may receive, Dean of Admissions Greg Roberts said.
"We believe that early action gives the most flexibility and freedom to students because they can receive early notification of acceptance thereby allowing them to compare financial aid," he said. "The result of this is a larger, strong and more diverse early admission pool than we found under early decision and that was the intent."
The University eliminated early decision in 2006, but the current state of the economy has driven students to enroll in more prestigious institutions early, Roberts said.
"In conversation with guidance counselors and students, we saw a tremendous interest in receiving early [notifications]," Roberts said.
He said the early action process allows the University to notify and begin recruiting students two to three months earlier than it is currently able to.
The Office of Admission does not yet know what they expect the demographics of the Class of 2016 will be or how many students will be accepted of the early action applicants.
-compiled by Abby Meredith
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