The average acceptance rate at RBC over the past 10 years is 62.56%, and the most recent acceptance rate is 89.26%. Compared to the previous year, it became much easier to gain admission to RBC in 2025.
The average yield (enrollment rate) over the period is 41.11%, and the 2025 yield is 33.22%. Overall, the yield has decreased by 29.88% from 2015 to 2025.
The number of RBC applicants decreased by 8.30% (145 applicants) compared to the previous year. Over the entire 10-year period, applicants decreased by 24.51% overall.
Key Takeaways: RBC Admission Metrics
Acceptance Rate Overview
The current acceptance rate for the 2025 admission cycle is 89.26%, showing a decreasing selectivity trend. This suggests that RBC 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 33.22%. The declining yield trend suggests that a lower percentage of admitted students are choosing to enroll at RBC. 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, RBC received approximately 1,602 applications, admitted 1,430 students, and enrolled 475 students. The declining application volume may indicate shifts in student interest patterns or broader demographic changes affecting college enrollment. Understanding these trends is crucial for prospective students and families assessing RBC's position in the competitive admissions landscape.
Acceptance Rate Changes
RBC 10-Year Admission Rate Summary: The acceptance rate trends at RBC over the past decade show a relatively stable trend, with fluctuations in both directions. The average acceptance rate over this period is 62.56%, while the most recent rate stands at 89.26%. 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 89.26%. By gender, the average acceptance rate for men is 60.68% and for women is 63.52%.
The following table and chart show how acceptance rates at RBC have changed over the past 10 years (2015-2025).
Admission Yield (Enrollment Rate) Changes
RBC has demonstrated a decline in admission yield over the past 10 years. The institution's yield rate has decreased from 47.37% in 2015 to 33.22% in 2025, representing a 29.88% decrease. The 10-year average yield stands at 41.11%, reflecting weakening enrollment performance.
The following table and chart illustrate the changes in yield at RBC from 2015 to 2025. The admission yield has decreased by 29.88% over this period.
Applicants, Admitted, and Enrolled Headcount Changes
Over the past 10 years, The average number of applicants is 2,136, the average number of admitted is 1,308, and the average number of first-year enrolled students is 522.
The number of RBC applicants decreased by 8.30% (145 applicants) compared to the previous year. Over the entire 10-year period, applicants decreased by 24.51% overall.
The following table and chart show the changes of applicants, admitted, and enrolled headcount at Richard Bland College from 2015 to 2025.