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2024-2025Data below is extracted from Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus's official Common Data Set filing (2024-2025). The CDS is a standardized survey completed annually by colleges to provide consistent data on admissions, enrollment, costs, and financial aid.
Applicant Funnel
Admission Rate
60.7%
Total Applicants
87,870
Total Admitted
53,182
Total Enrolled
9,079
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 40,752 | 47,118 | 87,870 |
| Admitted | 23,582 | 29,600 | 53,182 |
| Enrolled | 4,441 | 4,638 | 9,079 |
Early Admissions
Early Action
Deadline: 11/01
Waitlist
Offered
1,818
Accepted Spot
1,248
Admitted from Waitlist
654
Admission Factors
How Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus rates each factor in admissions decisions.
Very Important
GPA
Considered
Test ScoresTalent/AbilityGeographic ResidenceState Residency
Not Considered
Class RankRecommendationsEssayInterviewExtracurricularsCharacter/Personal QualitiesVolunteer WorkWork ExperienceLegacy/Alumni RelationReligious AffiliationRace/EthnicityFirst GenerationDemonstrated Interest
Test Scores
Policy: considered if submitted
SAT Composite (25th–75th)1250–1410
8001600
SAT EBRW (25th–75th)620–700
200800
SAT Math (25th–75th)620–720
200800
ACT Composite (25th–75th)27–32
136
ACT English (25th–75th)26–31
136
ACT Math (25th–75th)26–33
136
Submitting SAT: 31.06%
Submitting ACT: 5.39%
GPA Distribution
Average GPA: 3.84
4.0
50.0%
3.75–3.99
25.0%
3.50–3.74
14.6%
3.25–3.49
7.3%
3.00–3.24
2.0%
2.50–2.99
0.8%
2.00–2.49
0.3%
Costs (CDS-Reported)
Tuition (In-State)
$20,066
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$41,212
Required Fees
$578
Room & Board
$15,044
Books & Supplies
$1,200
Total COA (In-State)
$36,888
Total COA (Out-of-State)
$57,834
Financial Aid
Avg Scholarship
$7,016
% Need Fully Met
65.9%
Avg Debt at Graduation
$48,037
% Graduating with Debt
52%
Graduation Rates
6-Year Rate
86%
Special Study Options
Accelerated programComprehensive transition and postsecondary program for students with intellectual disabilitiesCross-registrationDistance learningDouble majorDual enrollmentEnglish as a Second Language (ESL)Exchange student program (domestic)External degree programHonors ProgramIndependent studyInternshipsLiberal arts/career combinationStudent-designed majorStudy abroadTeacher certification programUndergraduate ResearchWeekend college
Data extracted from the Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus Common Data Set (2024-2025). Extraction coverage: 82.8%. View original PDF.