East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania Acceptance Rate
East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 7,398
- Admitted
- 6,871
- Yield
- 20.3%
- 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, East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania's acceptance rate has risen from 81.5% in 2014–15 to 92.9% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 5,584 to 7,398 (+32%) over that period.
Its 92.9% rate makes East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania more selective than about 14% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 108 tracked Pennsylvania schools, it is more selective than about 19%.
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania has been test-optional since 2016–17. Of admitted students, 20.3% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 5,584 | 4,549 | 81.5% | 1,286 |
| 2015–16 | 5,982 | 5,027 | 84% | 1,312 |
| 2016–17 | 6,509 | 5,425 | 83.3% | 1,307 |
| 2017–18 | 9,292 | 7,764 | 83.6% | 1,292 |
| 2018–19 | 8,565 | 6,986 | 81.6% | 1,137 |
| 2019–20 | 6,747 | 5,715 | 84.7% | 1,126 |
| 2020–21 | 4,685 | 4,240 | 90.5% | 952 |
| 2021–22 | 3,054 | 2,852 | 93.4% | 679 |
| 2022–23 | 5,679 | 5,317 | 93.6% | 1,153 |
| 2023–24 | 7,398 | 6,871 | 92.9% | 1,397 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 4,273 | 3,989 | 93.4% |
| Men | 3,125 | 2,882 | 92.2% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 480–590 | 17% |
| SAT Math | 490–580 | |
| ACT Composite | 20–25 | 2% |
How East Stroudsburg 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 East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania's acceptance rate?
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania's acceptance rate is 92.9% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (6,871 admitted of 7,398 applicants).
Is East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania test optional?
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania?
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania received 7,398 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 6,871.
What SAT score do you need for East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania?
Admitted students at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania typically scored 480–590 on SAT Reading/Writing and 490–580 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania getting harder to get into?
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 81.5% in 2014–15 to 92.9% 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: https://www.esu.edu/.