Hilbert College Acceptance Rate
Hamburg, New York · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,310
- Admitted
- 1,284
- Yield
- 19.5%
- 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, Hilbert College's acceptance rate has risen from 80.6% in 2014–15 to 98% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 893 to 1,310 (+47%) over that period.
Its 98% rate makes Hilbert College more selective than about 4% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 119 tracked New York schools, it is more selective than about 1%.
Hilbert College has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 19.5% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 893 | 720 | 80.6% | 168 |
| 2015–16 | 743 | 607 | 81.7% | 154 |
| 2016–17 | 970 | 787 | 81.1% | 148 |
| 2017–18 | 1,156 | 1,003 | 86.8% | 169 |
| 2018–19 | 1,194 | 998 | 83.6% | 223 |
| 2019–20 | 1,294 | 1,198 | 92.6% | 160 |
| 2020–21 | 1,086 | 996 | 91.7% | 197 |
| 2021–22 | 1,046 | 969 | 92.6% | 155 |
| 2022–23 | 1,354 | 1,293 | 95.5% | 280 |
| 2023–24 | 1,310 | 1,284 | 98% | 250 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 741 | 730 | 98.5% |
| Men | 560 | 545 | 97.3% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 410–550 | 2% |
| SAT Math | 570–630 |
How Hilbert College 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 Hilbert College's acceptance rate?
Hilbert College's acceptance rate is 98% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,284 admitted of 1,310 applicants).
Is Hilbert College test optional?
Hilbert College is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Hilbert College?
Hilbert College received 1,310 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,284.
What SAT score do you need for Hilbert College?
Admitted students at Hilbert College typically scored 410–550 on SAT Reading/Writing and 570–630 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Hilbert College getting harder to get into?
Hilbert College has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 80.6% in 2014–15 to 98% 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.hilbert.edu/.