Allen University Acceptance Rate
Columbia, South Carolina · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 3,658
- Admitted
- 1,175
- Yield
- 14.5%
- Test policy
- Test-blind
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 5 years of federal data, Allen University's acceptance rate has fallen from 53.3% in 2019–20 to 32.1% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 689 to 3,658 (+431%) over that period.
Its 32.1% rate makes Allen University more selective than about 92% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 31 tracked South Carolina schools, it is more selective than about 97%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (41.4% for women vs 26.6% for men, a 14.8-point gap). Allen University has been test-blind (scores not considered) since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 14.5% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019–20 | 689 | 367 | 53.3% | 241 |
| 2020–21 | 3,490 | 2,254 | 64.6% | 173 |
| 2021–22 | 1,425 | 807 | 56.6% | 129 |
| 2022–23 | 3,123 | 1,354 | 43.4% | 174 |
| 2023–24 | 3,658 | 1,175 | 32.1% | 170 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,545 | 639 | 41.4% |
| Men | 2,013 | 536 | 26.6% |
| Unknown | 100 | 0 | 0% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-blind (not considered).
How Allen 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 Allen University's acceptance rate?
Allen University's acceptance rate is 32.1% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,175 admitted of 3,658 applicants).
Is Allen University test optional?
Allen University is test-blind: SAT/ACT scores are not considered in admission.
How many people apply to Allen University?
Allen University received 3,658 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,175.
Is Allen University getting harder to get into?
Allen University has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 53.3% in 2019–20 to 32.1% in 2023–24.
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: 2019–20 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.allenuniversity.edu/.