National Defense University Historical Acceptance Rate

Historical Acceptance Rates

National Defense University has maintained relatively stable acceptance rates over recent years, with a 57.6% acceptance rate for the application year 2023, based on 1,580 applicants and 910 acceptances. The rates have fluctuated slightly, from 58.1% in 2015 to 57.3% in 2021, highlighting consistency in competitiveness within a narrow range. The acceptance rate dropped slightly from 57.7% in 2020 to 57.5% in 2022, then slightly increased to 57.6% in 2023, suggesting a stable admissions environment. Overall, the university has accepted over 900 students annually for the past several years, showcasing its ongoing commitment to a robust applicant pool.