In 2012, 4,518 students were named College Match Finalists. A collection of charts and figures does not convey the individuality of these students, but an overview of the academic achievement and socio-economic diversity of this group is noteworthy.

Of the 4,518 National College Match finalists:

• 72% were among the first generation in their family to graduate from a four-year college in the United States.
• 19% were 1st in their class.
• 71% were in the top 5% of their class.

SAT Score (CR + M)

• 6% scored above 1500.
• 19% scored above 1400.
• 45% scored above 1300.
• 72% scored above 1200.

Income

• 24% had family income less than $20,000.
• 64% had family income less than $40,000.
• 93% had family income less than $60,000.

Race/Ethnicity**

**Students may select more than one. 

Geographic Distribution