Heidelberg University Acceptance Rate
Tiffin, Ohio · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 2,253
- Admitted
- 1,526
- Yield
- 18.8%
- Test policy
- Test-blind
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Heidelberg University's acceptance rate has fallen from 75.1% in 2014–15 to 67.7% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 1,616 to 2,253 (+39%) over that period.
Its 67.7% rate makes Heidelberg University more selective than about 66% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 54 tracked Ohio schools, it is more selective than about 65%.
Heidelberg University has been test-blind (scores not considered) since 2023–24. Of admitted students, 18.8% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,616 | 1,213 | 75.1% | 370 |
| 2015–16 | 1,147 | 905 | 78.9% | 274 |
| 2016–17 | 1,663 | 1,319 | 79.3% | 371 |
| 2017–18 | 1,721 | 1,309 | 76.1% | 320 |
| 2018–19 | 1,757 | 1,284 | 73.1% | 329 |
| 2019–20 | 1,724 | 1,290 | 74.8% | 332 |
| 2020–21 | 1,874 | 1,519 | 81.1% | 321 |
| 2021–22 | 1,811 | 1,564 | 86.4% | 266 |
| 2022–23 | 1,801 | 1,285 | 71.3% | 241 |
| 2023–24 | 2,253 | 1,526 | 67.7% | 287 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 851 | 584 | 68.6% |
| Men | 1,385 | 926 | 66.9% |
| Another gender | 17 | 16 | 94.1% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-blind (not considered).
How Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg University's acceptance rate?
Heidelberg University's acceptance rate is 67.7% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,526 admitted of 2,253 applicants).
Is Heidelberg University test optional?
Heidelberg University is test-blind: SAT/ACT scores are not considered in admission.
How many people apply to Heidelberg University?
Heidelberg University received 2,253 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,526.
Is Heidelberg University getting harder to get into?
Heidelberg University has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 75.1% in 2014–15 to 67.7% 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: https://www.heidelberg.edu/.