College picks first members of '99 class: 173 women and 161 men selected
For the first time in its history, the College admitted more women early applicants than men this year. According to a profile of students admitted early, the College admitted 173 women and 161 men out of a pool of 1,281 early applicants. The Office of Admissions and Financial Aid compiled the profile. "It is noteworthy that for the first time the College admitted more female than male students," Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid Karl Furstenberg said. This year's total of 173 women also represents the highest number of women applicants accepted early in the past five years. The larger number of women admitted early reflected the increase in the percentage of women who applied early to the College.