Medaille University Acceptance Rate
Buffalo, New York · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,689
- Admitted
- 1,162
- Yield
- 31.9%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2022–23 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 9 years of federal data, Medaille University's acceptance rate has risen from 61.9% in 2014–15 to 68.8% in 2022–23. Applications grew from 1,265 to 1,689 (+34%) over that period.
Its 68.8% rate makes Medaille University more selective than about 64% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 119 tracked New York schools, it is more selective than about 56%.
Medaille University has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 31.9% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2022–23.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,265 | 783 | 61.9% | 434 |
| 2015–16 | 1,321 | 914 | 69.2% | 381 |
| 2016–17 | 1,391 | 963 | 69.2% | 319 |
| 2017–18 | 1,217 | 907 | 74.5% | 359 |
| 2018–19 | 1,613 | 1,024 | 63.5% | 386 |
| 2019–20 | 1,272 | 793 | 62.3% | 421 |
| 2020–21 | 1,330 | 955 | 71.8% | 391 |
| 2021–22 | 1,656 | 1,159 | 70% | 352 |
| 2022–23 | 1,689 | 1,162 | 68.8% | 371 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,127 | 770 | 68.3% |
| Men | 561 | 392 | 69.9% |
| Unknown | 1 | 0 | 0% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 480–570 | 21% |
| SAT Math | 450–570 | |
| ACT Composite | 17–21 | 2% |
How Medaille University compares
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Frequently asked
What is Medaille University's acceptance rate?
Medaille University's acceptance rate is 68.8% for 2022–23, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,162 admitted of 1,689 applicants).
Is Medaille University test optional?
Medaille University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Medaille University?
Medaille University received 1,689 applications in 2022–23 and admitted 1,162.
What SAT score do you need for Medaille University?
Admitted students at Medaille University typically scored 480–570 on SAT Reading/Writing and 450–570 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Medaille University getting harder to get into?
Medaille University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 61.9% in 2014–15 to 68.8% 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.medaille.edu/.