Moravian University Acceptance Rate
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 5,115
- Admitted
- 2,762
- Yield
- 18.6%
- 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, Moravian University's acceptance rate has fallen from 86.2% in 2014–15 to 54% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 1,536 to 5,115 (+233%) over that period.
Its 54% rate makes Moravian University more selective than about 81% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 108 tracked Pennsylvania schools, it is more selective than about 83%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (64% for women vs 43.5% for men, a 20.5-point gap). Moravian University has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 18.6% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,536 | 1,324 | 86.2% | 385 |
| 2015–16 | 2,737 | 2,041 | 74.6% | 523 |
| 2016–17 | 2,512 | 2,005 | 79.8% | 490 |
| 2017–18 | 3,059 | 2,324 | 76% | 477 |
| 2018–19 | 2,443 | 1,779 | 72.8% | 449 |
| 2019–20 | 2,127 | 1,599 | 75.2% | 428 |
| 2020–21 | 2,337 | 1,872 | 80.1% | 428 |
| 2021–22 | 2,789 | 2,178 | 78.1% | 449 |
| 2022–23 | 3,284 | 2,201 | 67% | 426 |
| 2023–24 | 5,115 | 2,762 | 54% | 515 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 2,614 | 1,674 | 64% |
| Men | 2,443 | 1,062 | 43.5% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 540–630 | 22% |
| SAT Math | 520–600 | |
| ACT Composite | 24–28 | 1% |
How Moravian 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 Moravian University's acceptance rate?
Moravian University's acceptance rate is 54% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (2,762 admitted of 5,115 applicants).
Is Moravian University test optional?
Moravian University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Moravian University?
Moravian University received 5,115 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 2,762.
What SAT score do you need for Moravian University?
Admitted students at Moravian University typically scored 540–630 on SAT Reading/Writing and 520–600 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Moravian University getting harder to get into?
Moravian University has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 86.2% in 2014–15 to 54% 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.moravian.edu/.