Davenport University Acceptance Rate
Grand Rapids, Michigan · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 3,869
- Admitted
- 3,755
- Yield
- 15.6%
- Test policy
- Test-blind
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Davenport University's acceptance rate has risen from 93.4% in 2014–15 to 97.1% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 1,586 to 3,869 (+144%) over that period.
Its 97.1% rate makes Davenport University more selective than about 5% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 40 tracked Michigan schools, it is more selective than about 3%.
Davenport University has been test-blind (scores not considered) since 2023–24. Of admitted students, 15.6% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,586 | 1,481 | 93.4% | 599 |
| 2015–16 | 2,219 | 1,980 | 89.2% | 677 |
| 2016–17 | 2,606 | 2,042 | 78.4% | 637 |
| 2017–18 | 2,412 | 1,976 | 81.9% | 582 |
| 2018–19 | 2,184 | 1,951 | 89.3% | 636 |
| 2019–20 | 2,568 | 2,104 | 81.9% | 631 |
| 2020–21 | 3,036 | 2,810 | 92.6% | 633 |
| 2021–22 | 2,652 | 2,606 | 98.3% | 460 |
| 2022–23 | 3,379 | 3,342 | 98.9% | 534 |
| 2023–24 | 3,869 | 3,755 | 97.1% | 587 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 2,214 | 2,152 | 97.2% |
| Men | 1,655 | 1,603 | 96.9% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-blind (not considered).
How Davenport University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Davenport University's acceptance rate?
Davenport University's acceptance rate is 97.1% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (3,755 admitted of 3,869 applicants).
Is Davenport University test optional?
Davenport University is test-blind: SAT/ACT scores are not considered in admission.
How many people apply to Davenport University?
Davenport University received 3,869 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 3,755.
Is Davenport University getting harder to get into?
Davenport University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 93.4% in 2014–15 to 97.1% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.davenport.edu/.