Millersville University of Pennsylvania Acceptance Rate
Millersville, Pennsylvania · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 6,989
- Admitted
- 6,249
- Yield
- 18.8%
- 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, Millersville University of Pennsylvania's acceptance rate has risen from 68.7% in 2014–15 to 89.4% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 6,184 to 6,989 (+13%) over that period.
Its 89.4% rate makes Millersville University of Pennsylvania more selective than about 22% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 108 tracked Pennsylvania schools, it is more selective than about 33%.
Millersville University of Pennsylvania has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 18.8% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 6,184 | 4,249 | 68.7% | 1,357 |
| 2015–16 | 6,053 | 4,422 | 73.1% | 1,336 |
| 2016–17 | 6,861 | 4,767 | 69.5% | 1,326 |
| 2017–18 | 6,659 | 5,293 | 79.5% | 1,351 |
| 2018–19 | 6,587 | 5,135 | 78% | 1,380 |
| 2019–20 | 6,251 | 4,955 | 79.3% | 1,334 |
| 2020–21 | 6,381 | 5,395 | 84.5% | 1,160 |
| 2021–22 | 6,087 | 5,866 | 96.4% | 1,225 |
| 2022–23 | 6,506 | 6,013 | 92.4% | 1,204 |
| 2023–24 | 6,989 | 6,249 | 89.4% | 1,175 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 3,854 | 3,483 | 90.4% |
| Men | 3,135 | 2,766 | 88.2% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 520–620 | 26% |
| SAT Math | 510–590 |
How Millersville University of 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 Millersville University of Pennsylvania's acceptance rate?
Millersville University of Pennsylvania's acceptance rate is 89.4% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (6,249 admitted of 6,989 applicants).
Is Millersville University of Pennsylvania test optional?
Millersville University of Pennsylvania is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Millersville University of Pennsylvania?
Millersville University of Pennsylvania received 6,989 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 6,249.
What SAT score do you need for Millersville University of Pennsylvania?
Admitted students at Millersville University of Pennsylvania typically scored 520–620 on SAT Reading/Writing and 510–590 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Millersville University of Pennsylvania getting harder to get into?
Millersville University of Pennsylvania has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 68.7% in 2014–15 to 89.4% 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.millersville.edu/.