Minerva University Acceptance Rate
San Francisco, California · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 9,856
- Admitted
- 350
- Yield
- 56.3%
- Test policy
- Test-blind
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 9 years of federal data, Minerva University's acceptance rate has risen from 2.1% in 2015–16 to 3.6% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 9,032 to 9,856 (+9%) over that period.
Its 3.6% rate makes Minerva University more selective than about 99% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 84 tracked California schools, it is more selective than about 98%.
Minerva University has been test-blind (scores not considered) throughout the data window (since at least 2015–16). Of admitted students, 56.3% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015–16 | 9,032 | 190 | 2.1% | 101 |
| 2016–17 | 13,909 | 256 | 1.8% | 140 |
| 2017–18 | 20,623 | 382 | 1.9% | 165 |
| 2021–22 | 25,026 | 256 | 1% | 186 |
| 2022–23 | 20,816 | 208 | 1% | 150 |
| 2023–24 | 9,856 | 350 | 3.6% | 197 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 5,144 | 196 | 3.8% |
| Men | 4,613 | 151 | 3.3% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-blind (not considered).
How Minerva 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 Minerva University's acceptance rate?
Minerva University's acceptance rate is 3.6% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (350 admitted of 9,856 applicants).
Is Minerva University test optional?
Minerva University is test-blind: SAT/ACT scores are not considered in admission.
How many people apply to Minerva University?
Minerva University received 9,856 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 350.
Is Minerva University getting harder to get into?
Minerva University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 2.1% in 2015–16 to 3.6% 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: 2015–16 to 2023–24. Official site: https://minerva.edu/.