Penn State University is one of the 50 top Universities in the country as reported by US News and World Report. As a result of this high ranking, admissions to the University Park Campus have become increasingly difficult. Listed below are some of the criteria considered by the admissions department, along with demographic statistics for this past years freshman class. For more information or to begin filling out an application, please visit Penn State's official admissions website.
| - Admissions Facts - |
Admissions Selectivity |
95/100 |
CEEB Code |
2660 |
ACT Code |
3656 |
New Combined SAT Score(mid-50% Range) |
1740-1980 |
High School GPA(mid-50% Range) |
3.57-3.97 |
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Top 50% of High School Class |
98% |
Application Fee |
$50 |
Priority Deadline |
November 1 |
Freshman Academic Requirements |
-4 years English
-3 years Math
-3 years Science
-2 years Foreign Language
-3 years Social Studies
-Academic Electives |
Selection Criteria |
-Secondary School Record - Very Important
-Standardized Test Scores - Very Important
-Other Items considered - Class Ranks, Essay, Recommendations, Alumni, Extracurricular Activites, Work and Volunteer Experience |
*Information Courtesy of The Princeton Review
