Cedar Crest College Acceptance Rate
Allentown, Pennsylvania · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,152
- Admitted
- 1,142
- Yield
- 13.6%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Cedar Crest College's acceptance rate has risen from 52.3% in 2014–15 to 99.1% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 1,246 to 1,152 (-8%) over that period.
Its 99.1% rate makes Cedar Crest College more selective than about 2% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 108 tracked Pennsylvania schools, it is more selective than about 0%.
Cedar Crest College has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 13.6% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,246 | 652 | 52.3% | 170 |
| 2015–16 | 1,086 | 733 | 67.5% | 179 |
| 2016–17 | 1,193 | 793 | 66.5% | 181 |
| 2017–18 | 1,208 | 765 | 63.3% | 213 |
| 2018–19 | 1,343 | 768 | 57.2% | 207 |
| 2019–20 | 1,375 | 837 | 60.9% | 205 |
| 2020–21 | 1,851 | 971 | 52.5% | 183 |
| 2021–22 | 1,233 | 848 | 68.8% | 168 |
| 2022–23 | 946 | 797 | 84.2% | 133 |
| 2023–24 | 1,152 | 1,142 | 99.1% | 155 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,131 | 1,121 | 99.1% |
| Men | 21 | 21 | 100% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 520–660 | 18% |
| SAT Math | 480–570 |
How Cedar Crest College compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Cedar Crest College's acceptance rate?
Cedar Crest College's acceptance rate is 99.1% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,142 admitted of 1,152 applicants).
Is Cedar Crest College test optional?
Cedar Crest College is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Cedar Crest College?
Cedar Crest College received 1,152 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,142.
What SAT score do you need for Cedar Crest College?
Admitted students at Cedar Crest College typically scored 520–660 on SAT Reading/Writing and 480–570 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Cedar Crest College getting harder to get into?
Cedar Crest College has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 52.3% in 2014–15 to 99.1% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.cedarcrest.edu/.