Early Admission Plan Changes for the Class of 2030

Editorial team Sep 18, 2025 · 1 min read
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Early Admission Class of 2030
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college kickstart logoMost schools have completed their updates for the 2025-26 admission cycle (Class of 2030), and several of the changes we've observed are worth noting. 

Over 20 schools have modified early admission options available to applicants this fall.  Notable changes include Brandeis University (new EA), Oberlin College (new ED), University of Michigan (new ED), USC - Marshall (new ED), USD (new EA and ED). If you're considering early admission, be sure to check out our list as it may impact how you decide to apply this fall.   Note to our subscribers: the data has already been incorporated into the product, simply run College Kickstart to see how it impacts your plan.

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Class of 2030 Admission Plan Changes

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InstitutionEA1EA2REAED1ED2Comments
Azusa Pacific University         EA removed
Belmont University       EA added
Brandeis University         EA added
Grove City College         ED2 removed
Hollins University         ED2 removed
Knox College         ED1 removed
Lynn University         ED added
Mercer University         EA2 added
Meredith College       ED removed, EA2 added
Merrimack College         ED2 removed
Oberlin College         EA added
Pepperdine University         ED added
Regis University         ED removed
Roanoke College       EA removed
Saint Michael’s College         EA removed
Samford University         EA added
St. Mary’s College of Maryland         ED2 added
Sweet Briar College         EA removed
The College of New Jersey         EA added
University of Arizona         EA added
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor         ED added
University of Connecticut - Stamford         ED added
University of Redlands         EA2 added
University of San Diego       EA and ED added
University of Southern California
(Marshall School of Business)		         ED added
University of Scranton         ED added
Wheaton College - MA         EA2 added