Keystone College Admission Requirements

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Keystone College Admission Overview

Keystone College admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Keystone College admitted 84.8% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.0 GPA (B) and SAT 910-1130. Keystone College is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Keystone College Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

84.8%

Admission Standards

Extremely Easy

Applicant Competition

Very Low

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Admission difficulty for Keystone College

Acceptance Rate

The Keystone College acceptance rate is 84.8%. Last year, 1,674 of 1,974 applicants were admitted. That is the 70th lowest acceptance rate in Pennsylvania.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Keystone College and can you get accepted?

Keystone College is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Keystone College typically attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.0. 11% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Keystone College GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.0

Typical High School Grades

B

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.0

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Keystone College typically have around a 3.0 GPA (B) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have about average high school grades. Keystone College is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

The school ranks #91 in Pennsylvania for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.0 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled Keystone College freshmen
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness
4.0 8.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 18.0% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 13.0% Avg +
3.25 to 3.49 14.0% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 19.0% Avg -
2.50 to 2.99 25.0% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 3.0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Keystone College SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

910-1130

Freshmen who sent SAT

2%

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 460
  • Math 450
  • Composite 910
SAT 25th percentile scores for Keystone College

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 570
  • Math 560
  • Composite 1130
SAT 75th percentile scores for Keystone College

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Keystone College typically score around a 1020 SAT (middle 50% 910–1130) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 43rd percentile nationally. Keystone College ranks #99 in the state of Pennsylvania for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 910 to 1130

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SAT policy

Keystone College is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1020 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Keystone College
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
1130+ Above 75th >92%
1020 to 1130 Avg + 85%-92%
910 to 1020 Avg - 75%-85%
Below 910 Below mid-50 <75%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Keystone College ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

Not Reported

Freshmen reporting ACT

-

25th Percentile Scores

  • English N/A
  • Math N/A
  • Composite N/A
ACT 25th percentile scores for Keystone College

75th Percentile Scores

  • English N/A
  • Math N/A
  • Composite N/A
ACT 75th percentile scores for Keystone College

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

Open the Keystone College chances calculator

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

Keystone College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 873 1,097 1,974
Accepted 768 905 1,674
Acceptance Rate 88% 82% 85%
Enrolled 81 99 180
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 11% 11% 11%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Keystone College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Keystone College application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Recommendations Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Keystone College is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Keystone College
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Keystone College is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 84.8% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.0 GPA (about an B average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (910-1130); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=213303.

GPA calculator: Keystone College GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026