More selective than 67% of Indiana colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
60% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 33% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Taylor University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Taylor University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Taylor University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 540 | 670 |
| SAT math | 530 | 660 |
| ACT composite | 24 | 31 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1070 | 1330 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Taylor University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 74% | 540–670 | 530–660 | 24–31 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 76% | 540–670 | 530–670 | 23–30 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Taylor University compared with other Indiana colleges?
Taylor University has the 14th-lowest acceptance rate of 42 Indiana colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Purdue University Northwest | 72% | 43% | $6,079 |
| 11 | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | 72% | 47% | $31,872 |
| 12 | Earlham College | 73% | 69% | $24,714 |
| 13 | Indiana University-Northwest | 73% | 37% | $5,130 |
| 14 | Taylor University | 74% | 74% | $24,865 |
| 15 | Holy Cross College | 75% | 73% | $26,728 |
| 16 | Huntington University | 76% | 64% | $19,310 |
| 17 | Saint Mary's College | 76% | 69% | $25,292 |
| 18 | Indiana University-Indianapolis | 76% | 54% | $11,668 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Indiana colleges →
Who enrolls at Taylor University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Taylor University admissions questions
What is the Taylor University acceptance rate?
Taylor University accepts 74% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 1,580 of 2,076 applicants were admitted.
Does Taylor University require the SAT or ACT?
Taylor University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 60% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 33% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Taylor University?
The middle 50% of Taylor University enrolled first-year students scored 1070–1330 on the SAT and 24–31 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Taylor University?
36% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (564 of 1,580).
Is Taylor University getting harder to get into?
Taylor University accepted 74% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 76% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Taylor University overview