CATS Academy Boston is proud to celebrate the Class of 2026’s outstanding university and college acceptances, showcasing another exceptional year of student achievement and ambition.
This year, our graduating class received an impressive 372 university and college acceptances, reflecting the academic excellence, focus, and determination that define the CATS Academy Boston community. These acceptances include:
- 122 acceptances to Top 100 U.S. Universities*
- 11 acceptances to Top 100 Liberal Arts Colleges**
- 21 acceptances to QS Top 100 Global Universities***
- 18 acceptances to QS Top 15 Universities in the World for Art & Design****
These outstanding results demonstrate the breadth of opportunities available to our students and the success of our personalized approach to university preparation, which helps students identify and achieve their academic and college aspirations.
Exceptional University Offers Across the Globe
Members of the Class of 2026 received acceptances from some of the most prestigious institutions in the United States and around the world, including:
- Cornell University – Ivy League institution, ranked 12th in the U.S. and 16th globally
- Brown University – Ivy League institution, ranked 13th in the U.S. and 69th globally
- University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) – ranked 17th in the U.S. and 46th globally
- University of California, San Diego – ranked 29th in the U.S. and 66th globally
- New York University – ranked 32nd in the U.S. and 55th globally
- University of California, Irvine – ranked 32nd in the U.S. (three acceptances)
- University of California, Davis – ranked 32nd in the U.S. (two acceptances)
- Georgia Institute of Technology – ranked 32nd in the U.S.
- Boston College – ranked 36th in the U.S.
- Boston University – ranked 42nd in the U.S. and 88th globally (four acceptances)
- Northeastern University – ranked 46th in the U.S. (eight acceptances)
- Pennsylvania State University – ranked 59th in the U.S. and 82nd globally (seven acceptances)
- Stony Brook University – ranked 59th in the U.S. (eight acceptances)
- University of Minnesota Twin Cities – ranked 59th in the U.S. (five acceptances)
- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute – ranked 64th in the U.S. (seven acceptances)
- University of Massachusetts Amherst – ranked 64th in the U.S. (11 acceptances)
- University of Connecticut – ranked 69th in the U.S. (six acceptances)
- University of California, Riverside – ranked 75th in the U.S. (five acceptances)
- University of Illinois Chicago – ranked 84th in the U.S. (five acceptances)
- Rochester Institute of Technology – ranked 88th in the U.S. (five acceptances)
Students also secured acceptances at leading international universities, including:
- University of Toronto – ranked 29th globally
- University of Glasgow – ranked 79th globally
Success in Liberal Arts and Creative Pathways
The Class of 2026 also achieved remarkable success in highly selective Liberal Arts Colleges and world-renowned creative institutions.
Notable acceptances include:
- Amherst College – ranked as the 2nd best Liberal Arts College in the United States
- University of the Arts London – ranked 2nd in the world for Art & Design (two offers)
- The New School – ranked 3rd globally for Art & Design (four acceptances)
- Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) – ranked 4th globally for Art & Design (two acceptances)
- Pratt Institute – ranked 5th globally for Art & Design (four acceptances)
These results highlight the diverse talents of our students, from future engineers, scientists, and business leaders to aspiring artists, designers, and creative innovators.
Start Your Journey at CATS Academy Boston
Inspired by the success of the Class of 2026? CATS Academy Boston’s High School Diploma Program and Postgraduate Program provide students with personalized academic support, expert university and college counseling, and access to exceptional pathways leading to top universities around the world.
Learn more about our programs and discover how CATS Academy Boston can help you achieve your ambitions. Contact our admissions team today or explore our High School Diploma and Postgraduate programs online.
*U.S News Best National Universities Rankings **U.S News Best National Liberal Arts Colleges Rankings
***QS World University Rankings 2026 ****QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026: Art & Design
