Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology Acceptance Rate
Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Public · 2 to 4-year
- Applicants
- 1,942
- Admitted
- 1,028
- Yield
- 68.9%
- 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, Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology's acceptance rate has risen from 23.8% in 2014–15 to 52.9% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 2,753 to 1,942 (-29%) over that period.
Its 52.9% rate makes Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology more selective than about 82% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 108 tracked Pennsylvania schools, it is more selective than about 84%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (59.7% for women vs 52.3% for men, a 7.4-point gap). Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 68.9% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 2,753 | 656 | 23.8% | 480 |
| 2015–16 | 2,742 | 817 | 29.8% | 427 |
| 2016–17 | 1,321 | 760 | 57.5% | 589 |
| 2017–18 | 1,093 | 972 | 88.9% | 667 |
| 2018–19 | 1,198 | 926 | 77.3% | 524 |
| 2019–20 | 1,579 | 1,401 | 88.7% | 574 |
| 2020–21 | 1,444 | 1,246 | 86.3% | 491 |
| 2021–22 | 1,372 | 1,218 | 88.8% | 479 |
| 2022–23 | 1,167 | 1,063 | 91.1% | 590 |
| 2023–24 | 1,942 | 1,028 | 52.9% | 708 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 196 | 117 | 59.7% |
| Men | 1,724 | 902 | 52.3% |
| Another gender | 22 | 9 | 40.9% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 490–620 | 2% |
| SAT Math | 530–595 |
How Thaddeus Stevens College 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 Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology's acceptance rate?
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology's acceptance rate is 52.9% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,028 admitted of 1,942 applicants).
Is Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology test optional?
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology?
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology received 1,942 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,028.
What SAT score do you need for Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology?
Admitted students at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology typically scored 490–620 on SAT Reading/Writing and 530–595 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology getting harder to get into?
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 23.8% in 2014–15 to 52.9% 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: stevenscollege.edu/.