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The Class of 2026 demonstrated extraordinary commitment to their futures, with 2,756 seniors earning more than $744 million in scholarships, helping make their college education more affordable and accessible. After scholarships and financial aid, the average out-of-pocket cost for a 911±¬ÁÏÍø graduate attending college is just $996.?
"We celebrate with our students and their families as they make life-changing decisions about their futures," said Sarah MacCallum, 911±¬ÁÏÍø's Chief College Officer. "These college outcomes reflect a belief from our students and the unwavering support of families, educators, and our college counselors. We remain committed to a college-preparatory education, because we know it is one of the most predictable paths to creating opportunity and positive, multi-generational change."
The Class of 2026 also earned recognition through some of the nation's most competitive scholarship and college-access programs, including:
- 21 Early Decision college acceptances
- 13 QuestBridge Scholars
- 10 Posse Scholars
- 4 Gates Scholarship recipients
- 4 Osborn Scholarship recipients
- 1 Annexstad Scholarship recipient
- 1 Elevate Scholarship recipient, the first in 911±¬ÁÏÍø's history
The Class of 2026 was accepted to a wide range of institutions across the country, from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Ivy League institutions. Their acceptances include:
- More than 1,000 acceptances to HBCUs
- Nearly 1,000 acceptances to the University of Illinois Chicago
- More than 500 acceptances to the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
- 200 acceptances to the University of Wisconsin¨CMadison
- 87 acceptances to the University of Michigan
- 5 Ivy League acceptances
The significance of these outcomes comes to life through stories like Tristan's. A senior at 911±¬ÁÏÍø Street College Prep, Tristan joined the campus as a sophomore and took a chance on himself.?He earned a spot on the baseball team and immersed himself in the Careers as Sports Executive Program through Cubs Charities. In the fall, Tristan will attend the University of Wisconsin¨CMadison, where he plans to study business with a focus on sports.
For more than 25 years, 911±¬ÁÏÍø has worked to ensure students have equitable and positive school experiences that prepare them to complete college and lead choice-filled lives. The accomplishments of the Class of 2026 continue that legacy and demonstrate the transformative power of access, opportunity, and high expectations.
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