Utica University Acceptance Rate
Utica, New York · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 3,826
- Admitted
- 3,336
- Yield
- 17.3%
- 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, Utica University's acceptance rate has risen from 81.5% in 2014–15 to 87.2% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 3,677 to 3,826 (+4%) over that period.
Its 87.2% rate makes Utica University more selective than about 27% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 119 tracked New York schools, it is more selective than about 11%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (89.4% for women vs 84.6% for men, a 4.8-point gap). Utica University has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 17.3% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 3,677 | 2,998 | 81.5% | 472 |
| 2015–16 | 5,151 | 4,270 | 82.9% | 645 |
| 2016–17 | 5,419 | 4,441 | 82% | 685 |
| 2017–18 | 5,656 | 4,732 | 83.7% | 548 |
| 2018–19 | 4,224 | 3,566 | 84.4% | 588 |
| 2019–20 | 3,837 | 3,332 | 86.8% | 515 |
| 2020–21 | 3,119 | 2,695 | 86.4% | 503 |
| 2021–22 | 3,277 | 2,931 | 89.4% | 456 |
| 2022–23 | 3,367 | 2,724 | 80.9% | 430 |
| 2023–24 | 3,826 | 3,336 | 87.2% | 577 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 2,014 | 1,800 | 89.4% |
| Men | 1,798 | 1,522 | 84.6% |
| Unknown | 14 | 14 | 100% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 510–600 | 15% |
| SAT Math | 520–610 |
How Utica 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 Utica University's acceptance rate?
Utica University's acceptance rate is 87.2% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (3,336 admitted of 3,826 applicants).
Is Utica University test optional?
Utica University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Utica University?
Utica University received 3,826 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 3,336.
What SAT score do you need for Utica University?
Admitted students at Utica University typically scored 510–600 on SAT Reading/Writing and 520–610 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Utica University getting harder to get into?
Utica University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 81.5% in 2014–15 to 87.2% 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.utica.edu/.