Hanyang University Seoul Campus recorded the highest competition rate among major universities that operate essay exam admissions(Hanyang University, Yonsei University, Korea University, Sogang University, Sungkyunkwan University). As of the Early Action application deadline(September 12), the competition rate for essay exam admission of Hanyang University Seoul Campus for 2026 stood out at 129.43:1, exceeding those of major Seoul universities such as Yonsei University(48.72:1), Korea University(71.85:1), Sogang University(107.09:1), and Sungkyunkwan University(127.95:1).

Given that the essay type admission evaluates candidates more on university-specific essay exam scores than school records and student grades, applicants tend to apply to their preferred, goal universities. Meanwhile, the overall Early Action competition rate at Hanyang University for 2026 was 30.99:1, marking two consecutive years of exceeding the rate of 30:1.