University of Evansville Acceptance Rate
Evansville, Indiana · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 4,492
- Admitted
- 3,488
- Yield
- 13.2%
- 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, University of Evansville's acceptance rate has fallen from 82.9% in 2014–15 to 77.6% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 2,762 to 4,492 (+63%) over that period.
Its 77.6% rate makes University of Evansville more selective than about 47% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 40 tracked Indiana schools, it is more selective than about 50%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (80.4% for women vs 74% for men, a 6.4-point gap). University of Evansville has been test-blind (scores not considered) since 2023–24. Of admitted students, 13.2% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 2,762 | 2,291 | 82.9% | 532 |
| 2015–16 | 4,167 | 2,906 | 69.7% | 515 |
| 2016–17 | 4,033 | 2,859 | 70.9% | 537 |
| 2017–18 | 3,825 | 2,676 | 70% | 442 |
| 2018–19 | 4,580 | 3,182 | 69.5% | 498 |
| 2019–20 | 4,234 | 2,992 | 70.7% | 445 |
| 2020–21 | 4,709 | 3,028 | 64.3% | 395 |
| 2021–22 | 3,661 | 2,744 | 75% | 327 |
| 2022–23 | 4,397 | 3,356 | 76.3% | 377 |
| 2023–24 | 4,492 | 3,488 | 77.6% | 462 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 2,547 | 2,048 | 80.4% |
| Men | 1,945 | 1,440 | 74% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-blind (not considered).
How University of Evansville 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 University of Evansville's acceptance rate?
University of Evansville's acceptance rate is 77.6% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (3,488 admitted of 4,492 applicants).
Is University of Evansville test optional?
University of Evansville is test-blind: SAT/ACT scores are not considered in admission.
How many people apply to University of Evansville?
University of Evansville received 4,492 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 3,488.
Is University of Evansville getting harder to get into?
University of Evansville has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 82.9% in 2014–15 to 77.6% 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: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.evansville.edu/.