In 2010, 2,784 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 2,784 National College Match finalists:

• 71% were among the first generation in their family to graduate from a four-year college in the United States.
• 20% were 1st in their class.
• 73% were in the top 5% of their class.

SAT Score (CR + M)

• 7% scored above 1500.
• 26% scored above 1400.
• 53% scored above 1300.
• 80% scored above 1200.

Income

• 20% had family income less than $20,000.
• 57% had family income less than $40,000.
• 87% had family income less than $60,000.

Ethnicity/Heritage

Geographic Distribution