Freed-Hardeman University Acceptance Rate
Henderson, Tennessee · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,077
- Admitted
- 976
- Yield
- 27.6%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Freed-Hardeman University's acceptance rate has fallen from 93.4% in 2014–15 to 90.6% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 1,044 to 1,077 (+3%) over that period.
Its 90.6% rate makes Freed-Hardeman University more selective than about 20% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 33 tracked Tennessee schools, it is more selective than about 12%.
Freed-Hardeman University has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 27.6% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,044 | 975 | 93.4% | 344 |
| 2015–16 | 981 | 901 | 91.8% | 294 |
| 2016–17 | 791 | 762 | 96.3% | 325 |
| 2017–18 | 919 | 876 | 95.3% | 315 |
| 2018–19 | 863 | 804 | 93.2% | 308 |
| 2019–20 | 944 | 835 | 88.5% | 327 |
| 2020–21 | 1,405 | 1,136 | 80.9% | 350 |
| 2021–22 | 1,147 | 1,008 | 87.9% | 371 |
| 2022–23 | 1,067 | 973 | 91.2% | 331 |
| 2023–24 | 1,077 | 976 | 90.6% | 269 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 683 | 612 | 89.6% |
| Men | 393 | 363 | 92.4% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 467–542 | 11% |
| SAT Math | 467–542 | |
| ACT Composite | 19–26 | 89% |
How Freed 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 Freed-Hardeman University's acceptance rate?
Freed-Hardeman University's acceptance rate is 90.6% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (976 admitted of 1,077 applicants).
Is Freed-Hardeman University test optional?
Freed-Hardeman University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Freed-Hardeman University?
Freed-Hardeman University received 1,077 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 976.
What SAT score do you need for Freed-Hardeman University?
Admitted students at Freed-Hardeman University typically scored 467–542 on SAT Reading/Writing and 467–542 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Freed-Hardeman University getting harder to get into?
Freed-Hardeman University has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 93.4% in 2014–15 to 90.6% 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: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.fhu.edu/.