Alderson Broaddus University Acceptance Rate
Philippi, West Virginia · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,693
- Admitted
- 1,041
- Yield
- 18.3%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2022–23 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 9 years of federal data, Alderson Broaddus University's acceptance rate has risen from 42.6% in 2014–15 to 61.5% in 2022–23. Applications fell from 3,880 to 1,693 (-56%) over that period.
Its 61.5% rate makes Alderson Broaddus University more selective than about 73% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 16 tracked West Virginia schools, it is more selective than about 75%.
Alderson Broaddus University has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 18.3% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2022–23.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 3,880 | 1,652 | 42.6% | 346 |
| 2015–16 | 4,206 | 2,258 | 53.7% | 333 |
| 2016–17 | 4,103 | 1,698 | 41.4% | 260 |
| 2017–18 | 4,329 | 1,759 | 40.6% | 309 |
| 2018–19 | 3,988 | 1,696 | 42.5% | 256 |
| 2019–20 | 3,917 | 1,846 | 47.1% | 271 |
| 2020–21 | 2,189 | 1,155 | 52.8% | 225 |
| 2021–22 | 1,736 | 1,155 | 66.5% | 262 |
| 2022–23 | 1,693 | 1,041 | 61.5% | 191 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 519 | 319 | 61.5% |
| Men | 1,174 | 722 | 61.5% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 460–530 | 23% |
| SAT Math | 440–530 | |
| ACT Composite | 15–22 | 17% |
How Alderson Broaddus 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 Alderson Broaddus University's acceptance rate?
Alderson Broaddus University's acceptance rate is 61.5% for 2022–23, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,041 admitted of 1,693 applicants).
Is Alderson Broaddus University test optional?
Alderson Broaddus University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Alderson Broaddus University?
Alderson Broaddus University received 1,693 applications in 2022–23 and admitted 1,041.
What SAT score do you need for Alderson Broaddus University?
Admitted students at Alderson Broaddus University typically scored 460–530 on SAT Reading/Writing and 440–530 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Alderson Broaddus University getting harder to get into?
Alderson Broaddus University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 42.6% in 2014–15 to 61.5% in 2022–23.
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 2022–23. Official site: ab.edu/.