Noble Schools Class of 2026 Earns More Than $744 Million in Scholarships and Over 17,700 College Acceptances

Noble Schools Class of 2026 Earns More than $744 Million in Scholarships

Noble Schools Class of 2026 Earns More Than $744 Million in Scholarships and Over 17,700 College Acceptances

The Class of 2026 demonstrated extraordinary commitment to their futures, with 2,756 seniors earning more than $744 million in scholarships, helping make their college education more affordable and accessible. After scholarships and financial aid, the average out-of-pocket cost for a Noble graduate attending college is just $996. 

"We celebrate with our students and their families as they make life-changing decisions about their futures," said Sarah MacCallum, Noble's Chief College Officer. "These college outcomes reflect a belief from our students and the unwavering support of families, educators, and our college counselors. We remain committed to a college-preparatory education, because we know it is one of the most predictable paths to creating opportunity and positive, multi-generational change."

The Class of 2026 also earned recognition through some of the nation's most competitive scholarship and college-access programs, including:

  • 21 Early Decision college acceptances
  • 13 QuestBridge Scholars
  • 10 Posse Scholars
  • 4 Gates Scholarship recipients
  • 4 Osborn Scholarship recipients
  • 1 Annexstad Scholarship recipient
  • 1 Elevate Scholarship recipient, the first in Noble's history

The Class of 2026 was accepted to a wide range of institutions across the country, from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Ivy League institutions. Their acceptances include:

  • More than 1,000 acceptances to HBCUs
  • Nearly 1,000 acceptances to the University of Illinois Chicago
  • More than 500 acceptances to the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • 200 acceptances to the University of Wisconsin–Madison
  • 87 acceptances to the University of Michigan
  • 5 Ivy League acceptances

The significance of these outcomes comes to life through stories like Tristan's. A senior at Noble Street College Prep, Tristan joined the campus as a sophomore and took a chance on himself. He earned a spot on the baseball team and immersed himself in the Careers as Sports Executive Program through Cubs Charities. In the fall, Tristan will attend the University of Wisconsin–Madison, where he plans to study business with a focus on sports.

For more than 25 years, Noble Schools has worked to ensure students have equitable and positive school experiences that prepare them to complete college and lead choice-filled lives. The accomplishments of the Class of 2026 continue that legacy and demonstrate the transformative power of access, opportunity, and high expectations.
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