Taylor University Acceptance Rate
Upland, Indiana · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 2,076
- Admitted
- 1,580
- Yield
- 35.7%
- 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, Taylor University's acceptance rate has fallen from 88% in 2014–15 to 76.1% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 1,496 to 2,076 (+39%) over that period.
Its 76.1% rate makes Taylor University more selective than about 51% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 40 tracked Indiana schools, it is more selective than about 55%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (78.8% for women vs 73.1% for men, a 5.7-point gap). Taylor University has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 35.7% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,496 | 1,317 | 88% | 435 |
| 2015–16 | 1,716 | 1,460 | 85.1% | 521 |
| 2016–17 | 1,775 | 1,413 | 79.6% | 472 |
| 2017–18 | 1,673 | 1,452 | 86.8% | 448 |
| 2018–19 | 2,165 | 1,681 | 77.6% | 532 |
| 2019–20 | 2,341 | 1,595 | 68.1% | 490 |
| 2020–21 | 2,177 | 1,526 | 70.1% | 416 |
| 2021–22 | 2,037 | 1,484 | 72.9% | 401 |
| 2022–23 | 2,099 | 1,566 | 74.6% | 521 |
| 2023–24 | 2,076 | 1,580 | 76.1% | 564 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,094 | 862 | 78.8% |
| Men | 982 | 718 | 73.1% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 540–670 | 60% |
| SAT Math | 530–670 | |
| ACT Composite | 23–30 | 33% |
How Taylor 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 Taylor University's acceptance rate?
Taylor University's acceptance rate is 76.1% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,580 admitted of 2,076 applicants).
Is Taylor University test optional?
Taylor University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Taylor University?
Taylor University received 2,076 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,580.
What SAT score do you need for Taylor University?
Admitted students at Taylor University typically scored 540–670 on SAT Reading/Writing and 530–670 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Taylor University getting harder to get into?
Taylor University has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 88% in 2014–15 to 76.1% 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: https://www.taylor.edu/.