Western Athletic Conference (WAC) Members Admission Comparison
The following list shows the top colleges in key admission statistics among 9 WAC members.
- In 2024, WAC had a total of 100,914 applicants and 79,286 students accepted. Grand Canyon University has the largest number of applicants of 29,304.
- WAC had a total of 21,285 first-time students. Grand Canyon University has the largest number of first-time students enrolled of 8,438.
- The average acceptance rate of WAC colleges is 76.7% and Chicago State University has the lowest acceptance rate of 48.5%.
- The average yield (enrollment rate) is 23.3% and The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley has the highest yield of 47.9%.
1 Western Athletic Conference (WAC) member made 2024 NCAA Men's basketball tournament appearance - Grand Canyon. You can check teams in the tournament by conference, state, and round.
WAC Schools Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics Comparison
The following Table compares 9 members in WAC with acceptance rate and admission statistics - number of applicants, accepted, and enrolled students. The "-" value in column(s) means that the data has not been reported or available.
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| College Name | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance Rate | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Undergraduate Application Fees | Graduate Application Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ Private, 4 years | 29,304 | 22,818 | 8,438 | 77.9% | 37 | - | - |
| California Baptist University Riverside, CA Private, 4 years | 7,654 | 6,117 | 1,303 | 79.9% | 21 | $45 | $45 |
| California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA Public, 4 years | 13,834 | 11,973 | 1,107 | 86.5% | 9 | $70 | $70 |
| Chicago State University Chicago, IL Public, 4 years | 7,404 | 3,592 | 173 | 48.5% | 5 | $25 | $30 |
| University of Missouri-Kansas City Kansas City, MO Public, 4 years | 5,180 | 3,599 | 1,165 | 69.5% | 32 | $45 | $45 |
| New Mexico State University-Main Campus Las Cruces, NM Public, 4 years | 15,860 | 12,378 | 2,325 | 78.0% | 19 | $25 | $40 |
| The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, TX Public, 4 years | 13,744 | 12,053 | 5,770 | 87.7% | 48 | - | $50 |
| Utah Valley University Orem, UT Public, 4 years | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Seattle University Seattle, WA Private, 4 years | 7,934 | 6,756 | 1,004 | 85.2% | 15 | $60 | $55 |
| Average | 100,914 | 79,286 | 21,285 | 76.7% | 23 | $45 | $48 |
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