Finlandia University Acceptance Rate
Hancock, Michigan · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,385
- Admitted
- 922
- Yield
- 12.7%
- Test policy
- Test-blind
Latest official IPEDS 2022–23 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 9 years of federal data, Finlandia University's acceptance rate has risen from 45.5% in 2014–15 to 66.6% in 2022–23. Applications grew from 759 to 1,385 (+82%) over that period.
Its 66.6% rate makes Finlandia University more selective than about 67% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 40 tracked Michigan schools, it is more selective than about 80%.
In 2022–23, men were admitted at a higher rate (61.2% for women vs 68.6% for men, a 7.4-point gap). Finlandia University has been test-blind (scores not considered) since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 12.7% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2022–23.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 759 | 345 | 45.5% | 105 |
| 2015–16 | 1,456 | 669 | 45.9% | 164 |
| 2016–17 | 2,227 | 1,027 | 46.1% | 153 |
| 2017–18 | 1,748 | 623 | 35.6% | 99 |
| 2018–19 | 1,511 | 484 | 32% | 104 |
| 2019–20 | 1,696 | 1,219 | 71.9% | 115 |
| 2020–21 | 1,259 | 1,045 | 83% | 111 |
| 2021–22 | 1,836 | 1,436 | 78.2% | 127 |
| 2022–23 | 1,385 | 922 | 66.6% | 117 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 402 | 246 | 61.2% |
| Men | 979 | 672 | 68.6% |
| Another gender | 4 | 4 | 100% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-blind (not considered).
How Finlandia 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 Finlandia University's acceptance rate?
Finlandia University's acceptance rate is 66.6% for 2022–23, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (922 admitted of 1,385 applicants).
Is Finlandia University test optional?
Finlandia University is test-blind: SAT/ACT scores are not considered in admission.
How many people apply to Finlandia University?
Finlandia University received 1,385 applications in 2022–23 and admitted 922.
Is Finlandia University getting harder to get into?
Finlandia University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 45.5% in 2014–15 to 66.6% 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: www.finlandia.edu/.