Penn State Greater Allegheny - Admission Requirements, SAT, ACT, GPA and chance of acceptance

Your chances of getting into Penn State Greater Allegheny

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted

87.6%

Admission Difficulty for Penn State Greater Allegheny
Measure	Difficulty
Admission Standards		Challenging
Applicant Competition		Very Low

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Penn State Greater Allegheny is 87.6%. Its admission rate is the 79th lowest in Pennsylvania.

Admission Selectivity

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

Penn State Greater Allegheny is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 589 out of the 672 who applied were admitted.

20% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Penn State Greater Allegheny?

88% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Penn State Greater Allegheny you should:

Score 1170 on the SAT

Penn State Greater Allegheny GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Penn State Greater Allegheny has not reported high school GPA data for its accepted students.

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Penn State Greater Allegheny SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Penn State Greater Allegheny. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 25% of students submitted SAT scores and 2% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range

1040-1300

Applicants Submitting SAT

25%

SAT Scores for Penn State Greater Allegheny
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	500
Math 25th Percentile	540
Composite 25th Percentile	1040

SAT Scores for Penn State Greater Allegheny
SAT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	640
Math 75th Percentile	660
Composite 75th Percentile	1300
Average SAT Score	1170

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Penn State Greater Allegheny?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Penn State Greater Allegheny is 1170 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1040-1300. Students who get into Penn State Greater Allegheny score in the top 53 percent of all SAT test takers.. Penn State Greater Allegheny ranks #41 in the state of Pennsylvania for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1170 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Penn State Greater Allegheny regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1040 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1040, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 910, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Penn State Greater Allegheny is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1170 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1170, you have around a 88% chance of being admitted. A 1300 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 93% chance of getting in.

Penn State Greater Allegheny admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1300 and Above	Good	>93%
1170 to 1300	Avg +	88%-93%
1040 to 1170	Avg -	79%-88%
910 to 1040	Reach	67%-79%
Less than 910	Low	<67%

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Penn State Greater Allegheny ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting ACT

ACT Scores for Penn State Greater Allegheny
ACT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	N/A
Math 25th Percentile	N/A
Composite 25th Percentile	N/A

ACT Scores for Penn State Greater Allegheny
ACT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	N/A
Math 75th Percentile	N/A
Composite 75th Percentile	N/A
Average ACT Score	N/A

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

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Admission Statistics

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

Penn State Greater Allegheny admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	243	423	672
Accepted	217	369	589
Acceptance Rate	89%	87%	88%
Enrolled	33	81	115
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	15%	22%	20%

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Penn State Greater Allegheny is $65.

Application Requirements

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

Penn State Greater Allegheny Application Requirements
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