911±¬ÁÏÍø Class of 2026 Earns More Than $744 Million in Scholarships and Over 17,700 College Acceptances

911±¬ÁÏÍø Class of 2026 Earns More than $744 Million in Scholarships

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911±¬ÁÏÍø Class of 2026 Earns More Than $744 Million in Scholarships and Over 17,700 College Acceptances

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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