Immaculata University Acceptance Rate
Immaculata, Pennsylvania · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,958
- Admitted
- 1,536
- Yield
- 18.3%
- 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, Immaculata University's acceptance rate has risen from 75.9% in 2014–15 to 78.4% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 1,729 to 1,958 (+13%) over that period.
Its 78.4% rate makes Immaculata University more selective than about 46% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 108 tracked Pennsylvania schools, it is more selective than about 58%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (80.5% for women vs 73.7% for men, a 6.8-point gap). Immaculata University has been test-optional since 2017–18. Of admitted students, 18.3% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,729 | 1,313 | 75.9% | 223 |
| 2015–16 | 1,599 | 1,257 | 78.6% | 190 |
| 2016–17 | 1,596 | 1,307 | 81.9% | 219 |
| 2017–18 | 1,565 | 1,298 | 82.9% | 201 |
| 2018–19 | 1,658 | 1,339 | 80.8% | 193 |
| 2019–20 | 1,985 | 1,608 | 81% | 259 |
| 2020–21 | 1,958 | 1,614 | 82.4% | 239 |
| 2021–22 | 2,067 | 1,645 | 79.6% | 290 |
| 2022–23 | 2,188 | 1,526 | 69.7% | 207 |
| 2023–24 | 1,958 | 1,536 | 78.4% | 281 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,357 | 1,093 | 80.5% |
| Men | 601 | 443 | 73.7% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 530–640 | 26% |
| SAT Math | 520–620 | |
| ACT Composite | 26–28 | 2% |
How Immaculata 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 Immaculata University's acceptance rate?
Immaculata University's acceptance rate is 78.4% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,536 admitted of 1,958 applicants).
Is Immaculata University test optional?
Immaculata University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Immaculata University?
Immaculata University received 1,958 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,536.
What SAT score do you need for Immaculata University?
Admitted students at Immaculata University typically scored 530–640 on SAT Reading/Writing and 520–620 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Immaculata University getting harder to get into?
Immaculata University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 75.9% in 2014–15 to 78.4% 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.immaculata.edu/.