Pennsylvania State University
University Park, Pennsylvania
#63 Ranking
Public
58% Acceptance Rate
Application Deadlines
Rolling Admission: 12/01/2025
Early Action: 11/01/2025
Rolling Admission: 06/01/2026
Early Action: 11/01/2025
Rolling Admission: 07/29/2026
Academics
Average GPA
4.03
SAT Range
1230 - 1390
ACT Range
27 - 32
Acceptance Rate
58%
Admission Factors
| Factor | Not Considered | Considered | Important | Very Important |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 📊 Academic GPA | ✓ | |||
| 💬 Interview | ✓ | |||
| 🎨 Extracurricular Activities | ✓ | |||
| 🤝 Volunteer Work | ✓ | |||
| 📝 Application Essay | ✓ | |||
| 🏆 Class Rank | ✓ | |||
| 👨👩👧👦 First Generation | ✓ | |||
| 🎯 Talent/Ability | ✓ | |||
| 💪 Character/Personal Qualities | ✓ | |||
| 🏡 State Residence | ✓ | |||
| 📈 Standardized Test Scores | ✓ | |||
| 🙏 Religious Affiliation/Commitment | ✓ | |||
| 🎓 Alumni Relation | ✓ | |||
| 👨🏫 Recommendations | ✓ | |||
| 👀 Level of Applicant Interest | ✓ | |||
| 📚 Rigor of Secondary School Record | ✓ | |||
| 💼 Work Experience | ✓ | |||
| 🌍 Geographical Residence | ✓ |