For the application year 2024, the Monterey Institute of International Studies reported a domestic acceptance rate of 17.3%, with 450 out of 2,600 applicants receiving admission. This marks an increase from 16.0% in 2023, where 400 of 2,500 applicants were accepted. Historically, the acceptance rate has shown a gradual upward trend, rising from 15.0% in 2020 and 15.2% in 2021 to 16.3% in 2022. Overall, the data indicates a strengthening applicant pool, as acceptance rates have consistently improved over the past four years.