York University Acceptance Rate
York, Nebraska · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 506
- Admitted
- 241
- Yield
- 47.3%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Small sample: this rate is based on 506 applicants, so year-to-year swings can be large. Read it as approximate.
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, York University's acceptance rate has risen from 40.8% in 2014–15 to 47.6% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 579 to 506 (-13%) over that period.
Its 47.6% rate makes York University more selective than about 86% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 11 tracked Nebraska schools, it is more selective than about 91%.
York University has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 47.3% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 579 | 236 | 40.8% | 83 |
| 2015–16 | 615 | 269 | 43.7% | 110 |
| 2016–17 | 583 | 294 | 50.4% | 93 |
| 2017–18 | 530 | 257 | 48.5% | 133 |
| 2018–19 | 449 | 226 | 50.3% | 109 |
| 2019–20 | 523 | 296 | 56.6% | 115 |
| 2020–21 | 555 | 367 | 66.1% | 129 |
| 2021–22 | 479 | 296 | 61.8% | 112 |
| 2022–23 | 480 | 275 | 57.3% | 108 |
| 2023–24 | 506 | 241 | 47.6% | 114 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 269 | 125 | 46.5% |
| Men | 237 | 116 | 48.9% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 430–520 | 36% |
| SAT Math | 415–540 | |
| ACT Composite | 16–23 | 54% |
How York 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 York University's acceptance rate?
York University's acceptance rate is 47.6% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (241 admitted of 506 applicants).
Is York University test optional?
York University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to York University?
York University received 506 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 241.
What SAT score do you need for York University?
Admitted students at York University typically scored 430–520 on SAT Reading/Writing and 415–540 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is York University getting harder to get into?
York University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 40.8% in 2014–15 to 47.6% 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: www.york.edu/.