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Penn State University: Real Admission Outcomes

Measured from 162 real tracked applicants (updated weekly) — 95% admitted · official published rate 54.0% · admits avg GPA 3.8 · avg SAT 1486.

US applicants
95%
of 158 tracked

Acceptance rate by SAT band

SAT bandApplicant poolTrackedAdmitted
1300-1400US10100%
1400-1500US2997%
1500-1601US7394%

FAQ

What is the real acceptance rate at Penn State University?

Among 162 real tracked applicants, 95% were admitted (the university's official published rate is 54.0%).

What scores do admitted Penn State University applicants have?

Tracked applicants at Penn State University average GPA 3.8 and SAT 1486.

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Source: Astra outcome database — real, de-identified application results aggregated from public self-reports and opt-in user data; 300,000+ data points, refreshed weekly. Slices with fewer than 8 outcomes are never shown. Sample sizes vary; official university statistics may differ in scope.