Penn State Abington Admission Requirements

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Penn State Abington Admission Overview

Penn State Abington admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Penn State Abington admitted 96.8% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen who sent tests typically scored SAT 1070-1265 / ACT 23-27. Penn State Abington 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

Penn State Abington Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

96.8%

Admission Standards

Average

Applicant Competition

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Admission difficulty for Penn State Abington

Acceptance Rate

The Penn State Abington acceptance rate is 96.8%. Last year, 6,406 of 6,620 applicants were admitted. That is the 109th lowest acceptance rate in Pennsylvania.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Penn State Abington and can you get accepted?

Penn State Abington 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.

11% of those admitted chose to enroll.

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

Penn State Abington GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Estimated High School GPA

3.42*

Typical High School Grades

B+

Estimated GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.42*

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Average GPA

Penn State Abington has not published an average GPA for enrolled freshmen. CollegeSimply estimates about a 3.42 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale, based on this school's test scores and GPA data from similar colleges. That is an estimate, not a school-reported average. Penn State Abington is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.4 GPA range.

*3.42 is a CollegeSimply estimate, not a school-reported average. It is modeled from this school's test scores and GPA data from similar colleges.

Penn State Abington SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1070-1265

Freshmen who sent SAT

25%

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 540
  • Math 530
  • Composite 1070
SAT 25th percentile scores for Penn State Abington

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 635
  • Math 630
  • Composite 1265
SAT 75th percentile scores for Penn State Abington

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Penn State Abington typically score around a 1170 SAT (middle 50% 1070–1265) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 71st percentile nationally. Penn State Abington ranks #56 in the state of Pennsylvania for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1070 to 1265

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

Penn State Abington 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 1170 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 Penn State Abington
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
1265+ Above 75th >98%
1170 to 1265 Avg + 97%-98%
1070 to 1170 Avg - 94%-97%
Below 1070 Below mid-50 <94%

What do these figures mean?

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

Penn State Abington ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

23-27

Freshmen reporting ACT

2%

25th Percentile Scores

  • English 21
  • Math 21
  • Composite 23
ACT 25th percentile scores for Penn State Abington

75th Percentile Scores

  • English 28
  • Math 26
  • Composite 27
ACT 75th percentile scores for Penn State Abington

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Penn State Abington typically have around a 25 ACT (mid-50 23–27) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 78th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Penn State Abington places #38 among colleges in Pennsylvania for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 23 to 27

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to Penn State Abington without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 25.0 ACT score range.

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

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at Penn State Abington
ACT Score (36 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
27+ Above 75th >98%
25 to 27 Avg + 97%-98%
23 to 25 Avg - 94%-97%
Below 23 Below mid-50 <94%

How to read these figures

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.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

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

Penn State Abington admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 3,400 3,161 6,620
Accepted 3,290 3,060 6,406
Acceptance Rate 97% 97% 97%
Enrolled 276 432 716
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 8% 14% 11%

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

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Penn State Abington and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Penn State Abington 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 considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations Not considered for admission, even 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 Penn State Abington is $65.

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

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Penn State Abington
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

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

Admission summary

Penn State Abington is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 96.8% of applicants. Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1070-1265); 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=214801.

GPA calculator: Penn State Abington GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026