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Robert Morris University acceptance rate and your odds of getting in

Robert Morris University, a private college in Pennsylvania, reports a 90% acceptance rate and sits in the accessible band. In practice that means it admits most qualified applicants, so a strong application is judged against an applicant pool that is already self-selected.

Your odds at Robert Morris University
Three numbers, no account, the same published model the full calculator runs.

Use this page to see what Robert Morris University weighs, where it ranks among Pennsylvania schools, and how a profile like yours is likely to land. Admitted students post a 75th-percentile SAT around 1140, a useful checkpoint for where your scores sit, though it is a reference range and not a cutoff.

Acceptance rate
90%
Accessible
Admitted SAT (75th pct)
1140
of admitted students
Type
Private
Moon Township, PA
Average net price
$23,003
per year after aid

What do students study at Robert Morris University?

Bachelor's degrees awarded by field in 2023 (IPEDS completions). Each field has its own page with the school's numbers, the model's major adjustment, and peers offering it.

Business, Management and Marketing · 213 (34.7%)Health Professions and Related Programs · 83 (13.5%)Homeland Security, Law Enforcement and Firefighting · 75 (12.2%)Engineering · 52 (8.5%)Computer and Information Sciences · 42 (6.8%)Psychology · 27 (4.4%)Education · 24 (3.9%)Biological and Biomedical Sciences · 18 (2.9%)Communication and Journalism · 17 (2.8%)Visual and Performing Arts · 14 (2.3%)Social Sciences · 13 (2.1%)Mathematics and Statistics · 12 (2%)

Will I get into Robert Morris University?

Direct answers to what applicants ask about getting into Robert Morris University, plus a free way to calculate your own odds.

What are my chances of getting into Robert Morris University?

Your odds at Robert Morris University are not the same as its 90% acceptance rate. Your real odds depend on how your GPA, course rigor, test scores, and activities compare to its admitted students. Run your profile through the free CollegeCalcAI calculator to get a personalized acceptance percentage for Robert Morris University in about three minutes, with no account needed to start.

Is Robert Morris University hard to get into?

Robert Morris University is accessible: it admits most qualified applicants, with about a 90% acceptance rate. Meeting the academic basics gives most qualified applicants a realistic shot.

What GPA do you need to get into Robert Morris University?

There is no hard GPA cutoff at Robert Morris University, but admitted students span a wide GPA range, with many in the 2.8 to 3.5 band. Robert Morris University reads your GPA alongside the rigor of your courses, so a challenging schedule matters as much as the number itself.

What SAT score do you need for Robert Morris University?

Robert Morris University does not publish a required score, but the admitted-student 75th-percentile SAT is around 1140. A score at or above that range strengthens your application, while a lower score puts more weight on your rigor, activities, and essays. CollegeCalcAI shows how your exact score shifts your odds at Robert Morris University.

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Your chances at Robert Morris University by GPA and SAT

Estimated chance of admission at Robert Morris University for plain profiles, from the same model as the calculator. Unweighted GPA, 3 AP courses, Regular Decision, no legacy, athletic or first-generation hook. The last column is test-optional (no score sent).

What are my chances at Robert Morris University with a 3.1 GPA and a 1080 SAT?

About 98% (Safety), by CollegeCalcAI's deterministic model, for an applicant with a 3.1 unweighted GPA and a 1080 SAT, the middle of Robert Morris University's admitted range, applying Regular Decision without a hook. A 3.4 GPA with a 1140 SAT comes out near 98%. Courses, activities, essays and the application round move the number; the free calculator includes them.

Estimated admission chance at Robert Morris University by unweighted GPA (rows) and SAT score (columns)
GPASAT 101025th pctSAT 1080middleSAT 114075th pctNo testtest-optional
2.576%Safety86%Safety92%Safety80%Safety
2.893%Safety96%Safety98%Safety96%Safety
3.198%Safety98%Safety98%Safety98%Safety
3.498%Safety98%Safety98%Safety98%Safety

Estimates, not guarantees. Get yours with your real courses and activities. Assistants and developers can fetch this table from the free API: /api/v1/colleges/robert-morris-university.

How to get into Robert Morris University

Built from Robert Morris University's admitted class and what it reports weighing. The typical-admit GPA and SAT are CollegeCalcAI's modeled figures, not published cutoffs.

There is no formula that guarantees a spot at Robert Morris University, but the applicants who get in tend to do the same four things. Here is what the numbers say each one looks like.

Step 1
Match the typical admit on the transcript

CollegeCalcAI's modeled typical admit at Robert Morris University carries about a 3.01 core GPA and a 1090 SAT, in the most rigorous schedule available. Meeting it puts you in the admitted range for most applicants.

Step 2
Build the file around what Robert Morris University weighs

Robert Morris University rates rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA, and standardized test scores highest in its own Common Data Set. Put your depth there: and a transcript whose rigor rises through junior year.

Step 3
Apply in the round that helps

An early application signals interest and gets your file read before the pool fills. Most early deadlines fall on November 1 and Regular Decision on January 1 to 15; confirm Robert Morris University's exact dates at www.rmu.edu.

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How many students apply to Robert Morris University, and how many get in?

Robert Morris University admitted 6,446 of the 7,117 students who applied for fall 2023, which works out to 90.6%. 766 enrolled. Only about 12% of admitted students enrolled, so the school admits several students for every seat it expects to fill, which is why its acceptance rate reads higher than its selectivity feels. Robert Morris University enrolls about 2,896 undergraduates in total, 45% of them women, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

Applied
7,117
fall 2023
Admitted
6,446
90.6% of applicants
Enrolled
766
12% yield
Undergraduates
2,896
Moon Township, large suburb

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS 2023 admissions and enrollment.

What SAT and ACT scores do you need for Robert Morris University?

Robert Morris University is test-optional: scores are considered if you submit them but not required. Send a score at or above the middle of the admitted range; otherwise apply without one and let your transcript lead.

Test scores
Test-optional
admissions policy

Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education), release 2026-06-10.

What Robert Morris University looks for

What Robert Morris University weighs most heavily in its admissions review, informed by its reported Common Data Set.

The factors that carry the most weight at Robert Morris University are rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA, and standardized test scores. Solid grades in a challenging schedule do most of the work here, with the rest of the application providing context. These ratings come from Robert Morris University's reported Common Data Set, so the full chart below reflects what the school itself says it values, not a generic guess.

Rigor of secondary school record
Very important
Academic GPA
Very important
Class rank
Considered
Standardized test scores
Important
Application essay
Considered
Recommendations
Considered
Extracurricular activities
Considered
Talent / ability
Considered
Character / personal qualities
Considered
Volunteer work
Considered
Level of applicant interest
Considered

SAT score positioning at Robert Morris University

How common SAT scores sit relative to the admitted middle. This is context, not a probability. Your full profile determines the real estimate.

SATWhere it sits at Robert Morris University
1600Above the admitted 75th percentile
1500Above the admitted 75th percentile
1400Above the admitted 75th percentile
1300Above the admitted 75th percentile
1200Above the admitted 75th percentile
1100In the competitive admitted range
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How much does Robert Morris University cost after financial aid?

The full sticker price at Robert Morris University (tuition, fees, housing, food, books) is about $51,621 a year. Tuition and fees alone are $35,970. What families actually pay is different: the average net price after grants and scholarships is $23,003 a year, and it ranges from $19,548 for families earning under $30,000 to $28,842 for families earning over $110,000. 23% of undergraduates receive a federal Pell Grant.

Sticker price
$51,621
per year, before aid
Average net price
$23,003
after grants and scholarships
Pell recipients
23%
of undergraduates
Family incomeAverage net price per year
$0 to $30k$19,548
$30k to $48k$16,857
$48k to $75k$20,199
$75k to $110k$23,230
Over $110k$28,842

Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education), release 2026-06-10. Net price is what students receiving aid paid after grants, by family income.

What do Robert Morris University graduates earn, and how many graduate?

Median earnings for Robert Morris University students ten years after entry are $62,105 ($54,449 at the six-year mark). 66% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years, and 83% return for a second year. Among graduates who borrowed, median federal debt at graduation is $26,950; 41% of undergraduates take federal loans.

Median earnings
$62,105
10 years after entry
Graduation rate
66%
within six years
Retention
83%
return for year two
Median debt
$26,950
at graduation, borrowers

Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education), release 2026-06-10. Earnings cover students who received federal aid.

How Robert Morris University compares in Pennsylvania

Robert Morris University ranks #50 most selective of 62 schools in Pennsylvania in our database.

Among the 62 Pennsylvania schools we track, Robert Morris University ranks #50 most selective by acceptance rate. Schools like University of Pennsylvania (5%) and Swarthmore College (7%) sit nearby, which makes Pennsylvania a useful frame for calibrating a balanced list.

University of Pennsylvania
5%acceptance · PA
Swarthmore College
7%acceptance · PA
Carnegie Mellon University
12%acceptance · PA
Haverford College
12%acceptance · PA
Lehigh University
26%acceptance · PA
Villanova University
27%acceptance · PA
Franklin & Marshall College
28%acceptance · PA
Bucknell University
29%acceptance · PA
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Similar to Robert Morris University

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Frequently asked questions

What is Robert Morris University's acceptance rate?

Robert Morris University admitted 6,446 of 7,117 applicants for the fall 2023 entering class, an acceptance rate of 90.6% (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS). 12% of admitted students enrolled.

Is Robert Morris University test-optional?

Yes. Robert Morris University reports that test scores are considered but not required. Submit a score at or above the middle of the admitted range; otherwise apply without one.

How much does Robert Morris University cost after financial aid?

The average net price at Robert Morris University, what students receiving aid paid after grants and scholarships, is $23,003 a year against a sticker price of about $51,621. Families earning under $30,000 paid about $19,548 on average.

What do Robert Morris University graduates earn?

Median earnings ten years after entering Robert Morris University are $62,105 a year among students who received federal aid, and 66% of students graduate within six years (College Scorecard).

What does Robert Morris University value most in applicants?

Based on its admissions profile, Robert Morris University weighs rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA, and standardized test scores most heavily. The full factor breakdown is on this page.

Does Robert Morris University consider legacy or demonstrated interest?

Many private colleges weigh legacy relationships and demonstrated interest. Robert Morris University's full factor profile is charted on this page, and CollegeCalcAI models a legacy effect scaled to a school's selectivity.

How can I improve my chances at Robert Morris University?

Focus on the highest-leverage parts of your application: course rigor and GPA trajectory first, then test scores, then a focused leadership or activity spike. CollegeCalcAI's Power-Ups quantify how much each change would move your odds at Robert Morris University specifically.

What are the admission requirements for Robert Morris University?

Robert Morris University reviews GPA, course rigor, test scores (where submitted), activities, and essays. With a more accessible acceptance rate, meeting the academic basics gives most qualified applicants a realistic shot.

Acceptance rate, application counts, admitted test ranges, cost, and outcomes reflect publicly reported federal data (U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2023 and the College Scorecard) and each school's Common Data Set; figures are rounded and lag the current cycle by one to two years, so confirm deadlines and policies on the school's own site. The typical-admit GPA and SAT are CollegeCalcAI's modeled estimates. Estimates from CollegeCalcAI are a planning tool computed by a fixed, transparent model, not a guarantee of any admission decision.