How Acceptance Rate Changes over Past 5 Years for Washington Colleges

The average acceptance rate for Washington Colleges in the 2024-2025 academic year is 76.56%. This represents a 3.86% decrease compared to the previous year's acceptance rate.

Analyzing acceptance rate trends over the past 5 years (2020-2025), Washington Colleges has experienced a 5.35% decrease in acceptance rates, moving from 81.90% to 76.56%. Among the 22 competitive 4-year colleges in Washington Colleges, 6 schools have increased their acceptance rates while 15 schools have become more selective over this 5-year period.

Distribution of Acceptance Rate Changes

The following analysis shows how acceptance rates have changed over the past 5 years for Washington Colleges. Out of 22 schools with available data, 6 schools (27.3%) have seen an increase in their acceptance rates, while 15 schools (68.2%) experienced a decrease. 1 schools maintained the same acceptance rate over this period.

Breakdown by Change Range:

• Increased by 20% or more: 1 schools (4.5%)
• Increased by 10-20%: 1 schools (4.5%)
• Increased by 5-10%: 2 schools (9.1%)
• Increased by 0-5%: 2 schools (9.1%)
• No change: 1 schools (4.5%)
• Decreased by 0-5%: 5 schools (22.7%)
• Decreased by 5-10%: 4 schools (18.2%)
• Decreased by 10-20%: 5 schools (22.7%)
• Decreased by 20% or more: 1 schools (4.5%)

For comprehensive admission data including acceptance rates, number of applicants, admitted students, and enrolled students for 2025, visit our Washington Colleges admission statistics comparison table.

Comparison Table of Acceptance Rate Changes for Washington Colleges

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