enrollment ratios, please explain

[AtomicLuv]

hi All.

I have a quick question, don't make fun if this is ridiculous.

can someone explain to me what the enrollment ratios mean?
like if its 6:7:3, what in the world does that mean?

Like I understand if it says 2:1 (maybe for every 2 ppl interviewed, 1 is accepted?)

but what do the tri ratio mean, especially when the first number is lower than the second like above?

I'd greatly appreciate some kind of explanation!

Thanks!

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[omnione]

Where did you get this tri-ratio from?

I know for the PSAR ratios, the ratio is # of applicants/seats available, but I've never seen a tri-ratio before.

 

[gtpederson]

Are you sure you're not confusing the colon with a period?
It might look like 6.7:3, meaning 6.7 applicants for every 3 accepted

 

[wbrown]

Are those actual numbers? It could possibly be applied:interviewed:accepted but with the 6:7:3 it doesn't work.