Roberts Wesleyan University Acceptance Rate
Rochester, New York · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,314
- Admitted
- 1,022
- Yield
- 20.6%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Roberts Wesleyan University's acceptance rate has risen from 68.8% in 2014–15 to 77.8% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 928 to 1,314 (+42%) over that period.
Its 77.8% rate makes Roberts Wesleyan University more selective than about 46% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 119 tracked New York schools, it is more selective than about 36%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (80.5% for women vs 73.9% for men, a 6.6-point gap). Roberts Wesleyan University has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 20.6% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 928 | 638 | 68.8% | 261 |
| 2015–16 | 1,330 | 882 | 66.3% | 242 |
| 2016–17 | 1,270 | 822 | 64.7% | 228 |
| 2017–18 | 1,330 | 916 | 68.9% | 221 |
| 2018–19 | 1,509 | 975 | 64.6% | 228 |
| 2019–20 | 1,888 | 1,257 | 66.6% | 222 |
| 2020–21 | 1,538 | 1,166 | 75.8% | 233 |
| 2021–22 | 1,340 | 1,171 | 87.4% | 207 |
| 2022–23 | 1,006 | 1,001 | 99.5% | 211 |
| 2023–24 | 1,314 | 1,022 | 77.8% | 211 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 770 | 620 | 80.5% |
| Men | 544 | 402 | 73.9% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 495–640 | 14% |
| SAT Math | 470–610 |
How Roberts Wesleyan 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 Roberts Wesleyan University's acceptance rate?
Roberts Wesleyan University's acceptance rate is 77.8% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,022 admitted of 1,314 applicants).
Is Roberts Wesleyan University test optional?
Roberts Wesleyan University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Roberts Wesleyan University?
Roberts Wesleyan University received 1,314 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,022.
What SAT score do you need for Roberts Wesleyan University?
Admitted students at Roberts Wesleyan University typically scored 495–640 on SAT Reading/Writing and 470–610 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Roberts Wesleyan University getting harder to get into?
Roberts Wesleyan University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 68.8% in 2014–15 to 77.8% 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.roberts.edu/.