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Pennsylvania State University, Main Campus Applicant Information
Important Admissions Deadlines
| Priority Application Due | November 30 |
|---|---|
| Reply to Acceptance by | May 1 |
Admission Rate
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 23,238 | 22,264 | 45,502 |
| Accepted | 11,574 | 12,281 | 23,855 |
| Acceptance Rate | 50% | 55% | 52% |
| Enrolled | 3,771 | 3,595 | 7,366 |
Penn State Test Scores
Note: All test score ranges and GPA are approximations based on available data. Falling within a school’s displayed range for test scores and/or GPA does not guarantee admission to that school.
- Average GPA
- 3.53 (weighted)
SAT Scores
(79% of Students Admitted to Pennsylvania State University, Main Campus Submit SAT Scores)
- Verbal 530 to 630
- Math 560 to 670
- Writing 540 to 640
- Verbal
- Math
- Writing
| Category | Verbal | Math | Writing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top 75th Percentile | 630 | 670 | 640 |
| Bottom 25th Percentile | 530 | 560 | 540 |
ACT Scores
(14% of Students Admitted to Pennsylvania State University, Main Campus Submit ACT Scores)
- Verbal 25 to 30
- Math 25 to 30
- Composite 25 to 29
- Verbal
- Math
- Composite
| Verbal | Math | Composite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top 75th Percentile | 30 | 30 | 29 |
| Bottom 25th Percentile | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Pennsylvania State University, Main Campus Application Requirements
| Required | Recommended | Considered | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application Fee ($50) | Very Important | ||
| High School Diploma or Equivalent | Very Important | ||
| High School GPA | Very Important | ||
| High School Rank | Considered | ||
| High School Transcript | Very Important | ||
| Recommendations | Considered | ||
| Essay | Considered | ||
| Extracurricular Activities | Considered | ||
| Volunteer Work | Considered | ||
| Standardized Test Score(s) | Very Important | ||
| Interview | Not Considered | ||
| Competencies | Not Considered | ||
| TOEFL | Very Important |
High School Prerequisites
| Subject | Years Required | Years Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| English | 4 | 4 |
| Foreign Language | 2 | 2 |
| Math | 3 | 3 |
| Science | 3 | 3 |
| Social Studies | 3 | 3 |
| Electives | 1 | 1 |
Pennsylvania State University, Main Campus Transfer Students
| Undergraduate Enrollment | 41,614 (99%) |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Transfer-in Enrollment | 398 (0%) |
Pennsylvania State University, Main Campus Admissons Requirements for Transfers
| Required | Recommended | Considered | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application Fee ($50) | Very Important | ||
| Credits (minimum 18) | Very Important | ||
| GPA (minimum 0.00) | Very Important | ||
| High School Transcript | Very Important | ||
| College Transcript | Very Important | ||
| Essay/Personal Statement | Not Considered | ||
| Interview | Not Considered | ||
| Standardized Test Scores | Not Considered | ||
| Statement of Good Standing from Prior Institution(s) |
Not Considered |
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