Coppin State University Acceptance Rate
Baltimore, Maryland · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 4,703
- Admitted
- 2,331
- Yield
- 17.5%
- 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, Coppin State University's acceptance rate has risen from 43.1% in 2014–15 to 49.6% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 4,372 to 4,703 (+8%) over that period.
Its 49.6% rate makes Coppin State University more selective than about 84% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 23 tracked Maryland schools, it is more selective than about 74%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (51.9% for women vs 43.8% for men, a 8.1-point gap). Coppin State University has been test-optional since 2023–24. Of admitted students, 17.5% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 4,372 | 1,885 | 43.1% | 303 |
| 2015–16 | 4,453 | 1,656 | 37.2% | 258 |
| 2016–17 | 4,612 | 1,827 | 39.6% | 393 |
| 2017–18 | 6,598 | 2,409 | 36.5% | 411 |
| 2018–19 | 6,156 | 2,352 | 38.2% | 408 |
| 2019–20 | 9,789 | 2,739 | 28% | 442 |
| 2020–21 | 5,873 | 2,361 | 40.2% | 301 |
| 2021–22 | 2,450 | 1,174 | 47.9% | 177 |
| 2022–23 | 3,299 | 1,483 | 45% | 347 |
| 2023–24 | 4,703 | 2,331 | 49.6% | 407 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 3,357 | 1,741 | 51.9% |
| Men | 1,346 | 590 | 43.8% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
How Coppin State University 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 Coppin State University's acceptance rate?
Coppin State University's acceptance rate is 49.6% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (2,331 admitted of 4,703 applicants).
Is Coppin State University test optional?
Coppin State University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Coppin State University?
Coppin State University received 4,703 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 2,331.
Is Coppin State University getting harder to get into?
Coppin State University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 43.1% in 2014–15 to 49.6% 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.coppin.edu/.