Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus

    University Park, Pennsylvania, United States

    Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition

    • Public
    • Small city
    • R1 research university

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    Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus Admissions

    Admissions

    Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard · latest data
    60.6%

    Admit rate

    Middle 50% test scores

    SAT Reading & Writing
    620–700
    200800
    SAT Math
    620–720
    200800
    ACT Composite
    27–32
    136
    The band runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile of first-year students who submitted scores, drawn on each test's full scale.
    Check your chances at Pennsylvania State University-Main CampusFree toolYour SAT or ACT against the middle 50% of admitted students: reach, target or likely.

    Your chances

    Check your chancesYour SAT or ACT against Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
    SAT, middle 50%
    1240–1420
    ACT, middle 50%
    27–32
    Application deadline timeline

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