The average acceptance rate at Austin over the past 10 years is 50.73%, and the most recent acceptance rate is 47.65%.
The average yield (enrollment rate) over the period is 16.37%, and the 2025 yield is 14.18%. Overall, the yield has decreased by 27.44% from 2015 to 2025.
The number of Austin applicants decreased by 3.51% (192 applicants) compared to the previous year. Over the entire 10-year period, applicants increased by 57.34% overall.
Key Takeaways: Austin Admission Metrics
Acceptance Rate Overview
The current acceptance rate for the 2025 admission cycle is 47.65%, representing an increasingly selective admissions process. This indicates that Austin has become more competitive over the past decade, as the institution receives a growing number of applications while maintaining or reducing the number of admitted students.
Yield Rate & Enrollment Patterns
The admission yield (the percentage of admitted students who enroll) for the 2025 academic year is 14.18%. The declining yield trend suggests that a lower percentage of admitted students are choosing to enroll at Austin. This pattern may reflect increased competition from peer institutions, changing student demographics, or shifts in institutional enrollment strategy.
Application Volume & Admission Trends
For the 2025 admission cycle, Austin received approximately 5,282 applications, admitted 2,517 students, and enrolled 357 students. The rising application volume trend indicates that Austin is attracting an increasing number of prospective students over time. This growth in applications typically reflects enhanced institutional visibility, improved marketing initiatives, or increasing perceived value in the higher education market.
Acceptance Rate Changes
Austin 10-Year Admission Rate Summary: The acceptance rate trends at Austin over the past decade show a relatively stable trend, with fluctuations in both directions. The average acceptance rate over this period is 50.73%, while the most recent rate stands at 47.65%. This data reflects the institution's evolving competitiveness in the higher education admissions landscape.
For the most recent admission cycle (2025), the acceptance rate is 47.65%. By gender, the average acceptance rate for men is 48.07% and for women is 52.99%.
The following table and chart show how acceptance rates at Austin have changed over the past 10 years (2015-2025).
Admission Yield (Enrollment Rate) Changes
Austin has demonstrated a decline in admission yield over the past 10 years. The institution's yield rate has decreased from 19.55% in 2015 to 14.18% in 2025, representing a 27.44% decrease. The 10-year average yield stands at 16.37%, reflecting weakening enrollment performance.
The following table and chart illustrate the changes in yield at Austin from 2015 to 2025. The admission yield has decreased by 27.44% over this period.
Applicants, Admitted, and Enrolled Headcount Changes
Over the past 10 years, The average number of applicants is 4,281, the average number of admitted is 2,160, and the average number of first-year enrolled students is 345.
The number of Austin applicants decreased by 3.51% (192 applicants) compared to the previous year. Over the entire 10-year period, applicants increased by 57.34% overall.
The following table and chart show the changes of applicants, admitted, and enrolled headcount at Austin College from 2015 to 2025.
Compare Acceptance Rate Change to Similar Colleges
The following table compares Austin College' acceptance rate to similar schools.