The Class of 2009 was chosen from 24,444 applications (2,572 of which were early decision), representing a 17.4 percent increase in applications compared to the previous year. 5,312 applicants were admitted through Regular Decision, resulting in an acceptance rate of 24.3 percent. 1,072 applicants were admitted through Early Decision, resulting in an acceptance rate of 41.7 percent. The overall acceptance rate was 26.1 percent compared to 28.7 percent the previous year.

42.1 percent of admits were Caucasian, 17.5 percent were Asian American, 6.3 percent were African American, 6.7 percent were Hispanic, 0.5 percent were Native American, 0.05 percent were Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, and 21.9 percent either are unknown or multicultural.

7.9 percent of the admits are international students. 11 percent of the admits are legacy.