Wilberforce University Acceptance Rate
Wilberforce, Ohio · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 12,661
- Admitted
- 6,676
- Yield
- 3.1%
- 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, Wilberforce University's acceptance rate has risen from 37.5% in 2014–15 to 52.7% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 1,284 to 12,661 (+886%) over that period.
Its 52.7% rate makes Wilberforce University more selective than about 82% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 54 tracked Ohio schools, it is more selective than about 80%.
Wilberforce University has been test-optional since 2017–18. Of admitted students, 3.1% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,284 | 482 | 37.5% | 32 |
| 2015–16 | 1,596 | 880 | 55.1% | 179 |
| 2016–17 | 3,562 | 1,368 | 38.4% | 212 |
| 2017–18 | 2,692 | 1,300 | 48.3% | 136 |
| 2018–19 | 3,567 | 2,403 | 67.4% | 246 |
| 2019–20 | 3,544 | 1,384 | 39.1% | 135 |
| 2020–21 | 2,688 | 1,655 | 61.6% | 117 |
| 2021–22 | 2,531 | 982 | 38.8% | 150 |
| 2022–23 | 4,100 | 1,850 | 45.1% | 363 |
| 2023–24 | 12,661 | 6,676 | 52.7% | 204 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 7,757 | 4,052 | 52.2% |
| Men | 4,904 | 2,624 | 53.5% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 15–21 | 2% |
How Wilberforce 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 Wilberforce University's acceptance rate?
Wilberforce University's acceptance rate is 52.7% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (6,676 admitted of 12,661 applicants).
Is Wilberforce University test optional?
Wilberforce University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Wilberforce University?
Wilberforce University received 12,661 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 6,676.
Is Wilberforce University getting harder to get into?
Wilberforce University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 37.5% in 2014–15 to 52.7% 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.wilberforce.edu/.