Penn State University Park
Admissions
Interested in attending Penn State University Park?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Penn State University Park, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into Penn State University Park?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, Penn State accepted 54% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.
In the most recent year, 85,202 people applied and 46,565 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Penn State University Park:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 19% ended up enrolling at Penn State University Park, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into Penn State University Park by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things Penn State considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
Important
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Geographical Residence
- Standardized Test Scores
- State Residency
- Talent/Ability
Not Considered
- Application Essay
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Class Rank
- Extracurricular Activities
- First Generation
- Interview
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Recommendation(s)
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Penn State University Park?
Grades
Students who recently attended Penn State University Park as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.48. 33% of freshmen who attended Penn State were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 68% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
Penn State is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.
Applicants submitting SAT Scores
Applicants submitting ACT Scores
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to Penn State University Park. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
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