Texas Wesleyan University Acceptance Rate
Fort Worth, Texas · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 4,725
- Admitted
- 2,948
- Yield
- 16.7%
- 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, Texas Wesleyan University's acceptance rate has risen from 38.1% in 2014–15 to 62.4% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 1,855 to 4,725 (+155%) over that period.
Its 62.4% rate makes Texas Wesleyan University more selective than about 72% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 65 tracked Texas schools, it is more selective than about 72%.
Texas Wesleyan University has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 16.7% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,855 | 706 | 38.1% | 313 |
| 2015–16 | 3,062 | 1,407 | 46% | 369 |
| 2016–17 | 2,959 | 1,218 | 41.2% | 301 |
| 2017–18 | 4,097 | 1,404 | 34.3% | 306 |
| 2018–19 | 4,096 | 1,469 | 35.9% | 299 |
| 2019–20 | 3,337 | 1,404 | 42.1% | 325 |
| 2020–21 | 3,208 | 1,501 | 46.8% | 243 |
| 2021–22 | 3,977 | 2,288 | 57.5% | 370 |
| 2022–23 | 4,622 | 2,816 | 60.9% | 455 |
| 2023–24 | 4,725 | 2,948 | 62.4% | 493 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 2,750 | 1,732 | 63% |
| Men | 1,975 | 1,216 | 61.6% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 490–580 | 7% |
| SAT Math | 480–570 | |
| ACT Composite | 16–23 | 4% |
How Texas Wesleyan 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 Texas Wesleyan University's acceptance rate?
Texas Wesleyan University's acceptance rate is 62.4% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (2,948 admitted of 4,725 applicants).
Is Texas Wesleyan University test optional?
Texas Wesleyan University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Texas Wesleyan University?
Texas Wesleyan University received 4,725 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 2,948.
What SAT score do you need for Texas Wesleyan University?
Admitted students at Texas Wesleyan University typically scored 490–580 on SAT Reading/Writing and 480–570 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Texas Wesleyan University getting harder to get into?
Texas Wesleyan University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 38.1% in 2014–15 to 62.4% 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.txwes.edu/.