University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Acceptance Rate
Johnstown, Pennsylvania · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 3,246
- Admitted
- 3,113
- Yield
- 15.2%
- 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, University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown's acceptance rate has risen from 80.2% in 2014–15 to 95.9% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 3,204 to 3,246 (+1%) over that period.
Its 95.9% rate makes University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown more selective than about 8% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 108 tracked Pennsylvania schools, it is more selective than about 6%.
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 15.2% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 3,204 | 2,569 | 80.2% | 799 |
| 2015–16 | 3,456 | 2,800 | 81% | 724 |
| 2016–17 | 4,352 | 3,232 | 74.3% | 715 |
| 2017–18 | 3,914 | 2,974 | 76% | 769 |
| 2018–19 | 3,156 | 2,055 | 65.1% | 663 |
| 2019–20 | 2,968 | 2,331 | 78.5% | 605 |
| 2020–21 | 2,750 | 2,382 | 86.6% | 520 |
| 2021–22 | 1,452 | 1,335 | 91.9% | 465 |
| 2022–23 | 3,470 | 3,380 | 97.4% | 518 |
| 2023–24 | 3,246 | 3,113 | 95.9% | 474 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,730 | 1,660 | 96% |
| Men | 1,516 | 1,453 | 95.8% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 520–625 | 50% |
| SAT Math | 520–630 | |
| ACT Composite | 19–32 | 6% |
How University of Pittsburgh 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 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown's acceptance rate?
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown's acceptance rate is 95.9% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (3,113 admitted of 3,246 applicants).
Is University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown test optional?
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown?
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown received 3,246 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 3,113.
What SAT score do you need for University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown?
Admitted students at University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown typically scored 520–625 on SAT Reading/Writing and 520–630 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown getting harder to get into?
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 80.2% in 2014–15 to 95.9% 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.upj.pitt.edu/.