University Park, PA
Roughly 54 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has fallen 22 percentage points since 2019, from 76% to 54% — it has become more selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 95,970 | 72,880 | 15,989 | 76% |
| 2022 | 85,783 | 47,360 | 9,216 | 55% |
| 2023 | 85,956 | 46,605 | 9,040 | 54% |
Fall 2023 applicants
25,578 of 45,333 women and 20,636 of 39,869 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered |
| Recommendations | Not considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus has an acceptance rate of 54% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 46,605 of 85,956 applicants.
Moderately Selective. Roughly 54 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
85,956 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 9,040 enrolled.
No. Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has fallen 22 percentage points since 2019, from 76% to 54% — it has become more selective.