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Admissions

Getting in, fall 2024

Millersville University of Pennsylvania admits about 9 in 10 applicants (86%). That puts it in the "Open" tier, more selective than 32% of the 1,547 colleges that report admissions.

Fall 2014: 69%Over time

Out of every 100 applicants…

Admitted & enrolled16 of 100 · 1,205 students
Admitted, went elsewhere70 of 100 · 5,399
Not admitted14 of 100 · 1,058

The funnel

Applied
7,662
Admitted
6,604
Enrolled
1,205

Men and women were admitted at similar rates (85% and 88%).

No application fee

Grants credit for AP exams

18%

Yield

18% of admitted students enroll, in the typical range nationally.

Yield rate vs. every college18%
18%
← 5%higher than 43% of 1,576100% →
Acceptance rate vs. every college86%
86%
← More selectivemore selective than 32% of 1,547Less selective →

Where you stand

How Millersville University of Pennsylvania reads a record

GPA and the high school record are required; class rank and a college-prep program are considered. Scores are optional. 18% of first-years sent an SAT and 0% an ACT. Most first-years were admitted without scores.

What they look at

Considers whether an applicant's parent attended (legacy status).

High school GPA
Required
High school record
Required
Class rank
Considered
College-prep program
Considered
Recommendations
Considered
Essay
Considered
Legacy status
Considered
Work experience
Considered
Demonstration of competencies
Not considered
English proficiency test
Required
Other tests
Not considered

On the admissions map

PublicPrivateDot size = undergrads

↑ SAT midpoint (higher = higher scores)

Most selective zone80090010001100120013001400150016000%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Acceptance rate → less selective

Test scores

What enrolled first-years scored

The typical enrolled first-year who sent scores is around 1115 on the SAT, 55 points below the median for colleges that report scores.

Test policy

Optional

Scores are considered if you send them. For students who entered in fall 2024.

Where would you land?

SAT total1020–1210median 1110
8001000120014001600
Reading & Writing520–620median 570
400500600700800
Math500–590median 540
400500600700800

Middle 50% of enrolled first-years who sent scores This college's median National median midpoint

Who submitted scores?

18%

submitted SAT

0%

submitted ACT

Read with care: fewer than half of enrolled students submitted either test, so these ranges may run high. Learn about admissions.

SAT midpoint vs. every college1115
1115
← 900higher than 35% of 9361535 →

Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)