Class of 2028: By the Numbers

In the most competitive application cycle in the last three years, applications were up by 8% with an acceptance rate of 28% versus 32% two years ago. In a figure placing AUC on par with many Ivy League institutions, the yield — the percentage of students accepting their offers to study at the University — increased to nearly 60%. Accompanying this improvement was a 41% increase in newly enrolled international students.

“The rise in the number of applications and yield are good indicators of AUC’s continued place as the University of choice in Egypt for applicants,” said Associate Provost for Enrollment Management Ahmed Abdel-Meguid. “We are focused on making sure AUC is attractive and accessible to outstanding students from all areas of Egypt and from around the world. The Excellence Scholarship program, now in its second year, has allowed us to recruit top students from various secondary certificates.”

In the most competitive application cycle in the last three years, applications were up by 8% with an acceptance rate of 28% versus 32% two years ago. In a figure placing AUC on par with many Ivy League institutions, the yield — the percentage of students accepting their offers to study at the University — increased to nearly 60%. 

AUC additionally became more accessible to talented and deserving students this year with 460 scholarship recipients, including more than 180 students who were granted full-tuition coverage.

The highly competitive AUC Excellence Scholarship program, based on merit and financial need, brought in a diverse and talented pool of outstanding students this fall, hailing from Egypt, Bahrain, Germany, Libya, Lithuania, Malaysia, Palestine, Syria and Sudan. In the program, the number of available slots, number of recipients, distribution, cutoff scores and tuition coverage vary between cohorts.

"The Excellence Scholarship program, now in its second year, has allowed us to recruit top students from various secondary certificates.”

Speaking at an event to recognize Excellence Scholarship recipients, President Ahmad Dallal said, “The Excellence Scholarship program is vital to our mission to provide world-class education to students, who demonstrate both exceptional academic potential and need. We are also seeking out students with strong leadership skills and a diverse range of non-academic talents. This program reflects AUC’s commitment to fostering excellence in higher education on a global level and preparing students to meaningfully contribute to their communities.”

Enrollment from Egyptian national certificate holders also reached a five-year high, welcoming seven of the thanawiya amma achievers who rank in the top 10 nationally.

With such a competitive application season, AUC accepted a multitude of outstanding achievers and academic award recipients from international degrees, including the American Diploma, IGCSE, French Baccalaureate, International Baccalaureate, Canadian Diplomas and Abitur.

Last year, AUC provided about $45.5 million in scholarships and financial support. More than 60% of AUC students receive scholarships or financial support, including more than 1,500  who receive full-tuition coverage.