Mills College at Northeastern University Acceptance Rate
Oakland, California · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 17,177
- Admitted
- 2,841
- Yield
- 17.1%
- 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, Mills College at Northeastern University's acceptance rate has fallen from 76.1% in 2014–15 to 16.5% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 1,869 to 17,177 (+819%) over that period.
Its 16.5% rate makes Mills College at Northeastern University more selective than about 96% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 84 tracked California schools, it is more selective than about 87%.
Mills College at Northeastern University has been test-optional since 2018–19. Of admitted students, 17.1% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,869 | 1,423 | 76.1% | 188 |
| 2015–16 | 893 | 639 | 71.6% | 140 |
| 2016–17 | 1,052 | 888 | 84.4% | 169 |
| 2017–18 | 961 | 837 | 87.1% | 179 |
| 2018–19 | 1,003 | 858 | 85.5% | 160 |
| 2019–20 | 1,064 | 807 | 75.8% | 137 |
| 2020–21 | 824 | 751 | 91.1% | 130 |
| 2021–22 | 847 | 676 | 79.8% | 39 |
| 2023–24 | 17,177 | 2,841 | 16.5% | 487 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 9,178 | 1,517 | 16.5% |
| Men | 7,998 | 1,324 | 16.6% |
| Unknown | 1 | 0 | 0% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 670–740 | 28% |
| SAT Math | 720–780 | |
| ACT Composite | 31–33 | 6% |
How Mills College at 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 Mills College at Northeastern University's acceptance rate?
Mills College at Northeastern University's acceptance rate is 16.5% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (2,841 admitted of 17,177 applicants).
Is Mills College at Northeastern University test optional?
Mills College at Northeastern University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Mills College at Northeastern University?
Mills College at Northeastern University received 17,177 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 2,841.
What SAT score do you need for Mills College at Northeastern University?
Admitted students at Mills College at Northeastern University typically scored 670–740 on SAT Reading/Writing and 720–780 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Mills College at Northeastern University getting harder to get into?
Mills College at Northeastern University has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 76.1% in 2014–15 to 16.5% 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.mills.edu/.