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On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Heidelberg University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

82
%
Acceptance rate
3.48
Average High School GPA

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Heidelberg University?

82%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Heidelberg accepted 82% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 2,044 people applied and 1,676 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
658 / 798 (82%)
Men
1018 / 1246 (82%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Heidelberg University:

100%
88.0
76.0
64.0
52.0
40.0
2024
2025
2026

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

20%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 20% ended up enrolling at Heidelberg University, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Heidelberg University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Heidelberg considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA

Considered

  • Application Essay
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • Geographical Residence
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Heidelberg University?

3.48
Average High School GPA

Grades

Students who recently attended Heidelberg University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.48. 6% of freshmen who attended Heidelberg were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 32% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
17%
3.75-3.99
19%
3.50-3.74
16%
3.25-3.49
17%
3.00-3.24
12%
2.50-2.99
18%
2.00-2.49
2%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
450
75th Percentile
580
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
473
75th Percentile
583
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
938
75th Percentile
1130
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