Your odds at Penn State (University Park)
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Acceptance
60.6%
SAT mid
1240-1420
Penn State (University Park) admission outlook
A solid application has a real shot here.
Acceptance rate 60.6%
Unofficial. Based on Pennsylvania State University's published policy (as of 2022-23). Policies change, so always confirm with the Penn State (University Park) registrar before making decisions.
Every value is taken from Pennsylvania State University's own published registrar, catalog, or admissions sources and dated; this tool is unofficial and should be confirmed with the registrar.
Sources: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?214777-Pennsylvania-State-University-Main-Campus
Pennsylvania State University has a 60.6% acceptance rate (2022-23) and is moderately selective. Admitted students score about 1240-1420 on the SAT (middle 50%).
Pennsylvania State University has a 60.6% acceptance rate (2022-23), making it moderately selective. Admitted students score about 1240-1420 on the SAT.
The middle 50% of admitted Penn State students score 1240-1420 on the SAT and 27-32 on the ACT. Scoring above the 75th percentile (1420+) makes you competitive; below the 25th (1240) is a reach.
| Percentile | SAT | ACT |
|---|---|---|
| 25th (reach below) | 1240 | 27 |
| 75th (strong) | 1420 | 32 |
With a 60.6% acceptance rate, every part of the application matters. Push test scores toward the 75th percentile (1420+), strengthen your GPA and course rigor, and make essays and activities stand out.
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A 1420 SAT sits at Penn State's 75th percentile, putting the applicant above the typical admitted student — a favorable position given the 60.6% acceptance rate.
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Scoring below Penn State's 25th percentile (1240) makes admission a reach; balance Penn State with match and safety schools.
Pennsylvania State University is moderately selective, admitting 60.6% of applicants (2022-23). The middle 50% of admitted students score 1240-1420 on the SAT and 27-32 on the ACT. This tool compares your numbers to those ranges to give a quick Safety/Match/Reach read.
The outlook here is a heuristic based on published score bands and acceptance rate — not a true admission probability. Penn State, like most universities, reviews applications holistically: GPA, course rigor, essays, recommendations, and activities all factor in beyond test scores.
Use the SAT/ACT bands above as a target: getting above the 75th percentile strengthens your position, while scores below the 25th make Penn State a reach you should balance with other applications.
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