Acceptance Rate Calculator
Enter applicants and admits to instantly calculate acceptance rate. This free calculator also shows rejection rate and yield so you can compare colleges fast.
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate measures how selective a college, program, or application process is. It is the percentage of applicants who receive an offer of admission.
Acceptance Rate Formula
Acceptance rate = (applicants accepted ÷ total applicants) × 100. Rejection rate is the share of applicants who were not accepted and not waitlisted. If you enter a waitlist count, waitlist rate is calculated the same way.
Example
With 140,000 applicants and 15,000 acceptances, the acceptance rate is 15,000 ÷ 140,000 × 100 = 10.71%. A lower rate usually means a more competitive process.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a good acceptance rate?
It depends on context. Highly selective schools often admit fewer than 10% of applicants. Less selective programs may accept 50% or more.
How is rejection rate calculated?
Rejection rate = (total applicants − accepted − waitlisted) ÷ total applicants × 100. Applicants who were neither accepted nor waitlisted count as rejected.
Can acceptance rate be over 100%?
No. Accepted applicants cannot exceed total applicants. The calculator caps accepted count at the total number of applicants.
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