The average acceptance rate at Post over the past 6 years is 66.98%, and the most recent acceptance rate is 96.54%. Compared to the previous year, it became much easier to gain admission to Post in 2025.
The average yield (enrollment rate) over the period is 42.45%, and the 2020 yield is 41.64%. Overall, the yield has decreased by 16.89% from 2015 to 2020.
The number of Post applicants decreased by 54.97% (3,532 applicants) compared to the previous year. Over the entire 5-year period, applicants increased by 20.49% overall.
Key Takeaways: Post Admission Metrics
Acceptance Rate Overview
The current acceptance rate for the 2025 admission cycle is 96.54%, showing a decreasing selectivity trend. This suggests that Post is admitting a higher proportion of applicants, which may indicate either an increase in application quality or a strategic enrollment decision by the institution.
Yield Rate & Enrollment Patterns
The admission yield (the percentage of admitted students who enroll) for the 2025 academic year is 41.64%. The declining yield trend suggests that a lower percentage of admitted students are choosing to enroll at Post. 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, Post received approximately 2,893 applications, admitted 2,793 students, and enrolled 1,163 students. The rising application volume trend indicates that Post 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
Post 10-Year Admission Rate Summary: The acceptance rate trends at Post over the past decade show a relatively stable trend, with fluctuations in both directions. The average acceptance rate over this period is 66.98%, while the most recent rate stands at 96.54%. 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 96.54%. By gender, the average acceptance rate for men is 52.25% and for women is 57.39%.
The following table and chart show how acceptance rates at Post have changed over the past 6 years (2015-2020).
Admission Yield (Enrollment Rate) Changes
Post has demonstrated a decline in admission yield over the past 10 years. The institution's yield rate has decreased from 50.10% in 2015 to 41.64% in 2020, representing a 16.89% decrease. The 10-year average yield stands at 42.45%, reflecting weakening enrollment performance.
The following table and chart illustrate the changes in yield at Post from 2015 to 2020. The admission yield has decreased by 16.89% over this period.
Applicants, Admitted, and Enrolled Headcount Changes
Over the past 10 years, The average number of applicants is 4,059, the average number of admitted is 2,513, and the average number of first-year enrolled students is 972.
The number of Post applicants decreased by 54.97% (3,532 applicants) compared to the previous year. Over the entire 5-year period, applicants increased by 20.49% overall.
The following table and chart show the changes of applicants, admitted, and enrolled headcount at Post University from 2015 to 2020.