Wilberforce University Historical Acceptance Rate

Historical Acceptance Rates

Wilberforce University's overall acceptance rate for the application year 2023 was 52.8%, with 12,661 applicants and 6,676 admitted. This rate shows a notable increase from 45% in 2022 with 4,100 applicants and 1,850 accepted, and follows a trend of fluctuation in previous years, including a low of 39% in both 2021 and 2019. The highest acceptance rate in this period was 67% in 2018, indicating significant variability in applicant numbers and admission rates over the years. As the university continues to attract a diverse applicant pool, the recent uptick to 52.8% suggests a strategic shift in admission practices.