Robert Morris University Acceptance Rate
Moon Township, Pennsylvania · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 7,117
- Admitted
- 6,446
- Yield
- 11.9%
- 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, Robert Morris University's acceptance rate has risen from 76.2% in 2014–15 to 90.6% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 6,064 to 7,117 (+17%) over that period.
Its 90.6% rate makes Robert Morris University more selective than about 20% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 108 tracked Pennsylvania schools, it is more selective than about 30%.
Robert Morris University has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 11.9% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 6,064 | 4,621 | 76.2% | 864 |
| 2015–16 | 6,579 | 5,109 | 77.7% | 871 |
| 2016–17 | 7,164 | 5,720 | 79.8% | 885 |
| 2017–18 | 6,407 | 5,338 | 83.3% | 880 |
| 2018–19 | 6,269 | 5,274 | 84.1% | 817 |
| 2019–20 | 5,956 | 5,030 | 84.5% | 732 |
| 2020–21 | 4,469 | 3,827 | 85.6% | 565 |
| 2021–22 | 5,012 | 4,709 | 94% | 676 |
| 2022–23 | 4,684 | 4,392 | 93.8% | 589 |
| 2023–24 | 7,117 | 6,446 | 90.6% | 766 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 3,693 | 3,367 | 91.2% |
| Men | 3,358 | 3,014 | 89.8% |
| Another gender | 66 | 65 | 98.5% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
How Robert Morris 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 Robert Morris University's acceptance rate?
Robert Morris University's acceptance rate is 90.6% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (6,446 admitted of 7,117 applicants).
Is Robert Morris University test optional?
Robert Morris University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Robert Morris University?
Robert Morris University received 7,117 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 6,446.
Is Robert Morris University getting harder to get into?
Robert Morris University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 76.2% in 2014–15 to 90.6% 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.rmu.edu/.