Warner University Acceptance Rate
Lake Wales, Florida · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,628
- Admitted
- 778
- Yield
- 32.8%
- 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, Warner University's acceptance rate has risen from 26% in 2014–15 to 47.8% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 1,146 to 1,628 (+42%) over that period.
Its 47.8% rate makes Warner University more selective than about 85% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 44 tracked Florida schools, it is more selective than about 73%.
Warner University has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 32.8% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,146 | 298 | 26% | 203 |
| 2015–16 | 625 | 320 | 51.2% | 226 |
| 2016–17 | 780 | 340 | 43.6% | 182 |
| 2017–18 | 1,256 | 521 | 41.5% | 262 |
| 2018–19 | 1,359 | 481 | 35.4% | 204 |
| 2019–20 | 1,400 | 575 | 41.1% | 214 |
| 2020–21 | 1,177 | 637 | 54.1% | 225 |
| 2021–22 | 1,135 | 603 | 53.1% | 227 |
| 2022–23 | 1,372 | 756 | 55.1% | 240 |
| 2023–24 | 1,628 | 778 | 47.8% | 255 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 695 | 336 | 48.3% |
| Men | 928 | 442 | 47.6% |
| Unknown | 5 | 0 | 0% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 440–550 | 43% |
| SAT Math | 400–520 | |
| ACT Composite | 14–20 | 22% |
How Warner 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 Warner University's acceptance rate?
Warner University's acceptance rate is 47.8% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (778 admitted of 1,628 applicants).
Is Warner University test optional?
Warner University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Warner University?
Warner University received 1,628 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 778.
What SAT score do you need for Warner University?
Admitted students at Warner University typically scored 440–550 on SAT Reading/Writing and 400–520 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Warner University getting harder to get into?
Warner University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 26% in 2014–15 to 47.8% 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.warner.edu/academics/undergraduate_programs/admissions/criteria-for-admission/.