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Penn State Hazleton Admission Requirements

Hazleton, Pennsylvania

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Your chances of getting into Penn State Hazleton

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

89.9%
Admission Difficulty for Penn State Hazleton
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Challenging 
Applicant Competition Very Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Penn State Hazleton is 89.9%.  Its admission rate is the 88th lowest in Pennsylvania.

Admission Selectivity

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

Penn State Hazleton is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 526 out of the 585 who applied were admitted.

28% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Penn State Hazleton?

90% 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.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

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

  • Score 1150 on the SAT

Penn State Hazleton GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

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

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Penn State Hazleton SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Penn State Hazleton. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 19% 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 

1020-1280

Applicants Submitting SAT 

19%
SAT Scores for Penn State Hazleton
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 520
Math 25th Percentile 500
Composite 25th Percentile 1020
SAT Scores for Penn State Hazleton
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 635
Math 75th Percentile 645
Composite 75th Percentile 1280
Average SAT Score 1150

SAT Scores you need to get in

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

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Penn State Hazleton is 1150 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1020-1280. Students who get into Penn State Hazleton score in the top 57 percent of all SAT test takers..  Penn State Hazleton ranks #54 in the state of Pennsylvania for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1150 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Penn State Hazleton regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1020 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1020, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 890, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Penn State Hazleton 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 1150 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 1150, you have around a 90% chance of being admitted. A 1280 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 94% chance of getting in.

Penn State Hazleton admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1280 and Above Good >94%
1150 to 1280 Avg + 90%-94%
1020 to 1150 Avg - 83%-90%
890 to 1020 Reach 71%-83%
Less than 890 Low <71%
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Penn State Hazleton ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting ACT 

2%
ACT Scores for Penn State Hazleton
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 Hazleton
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

Applying

Admission Statistics

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

Penn State Hazleton admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 320 264 585
Accepted 288 237 526
Acceptance Rate 90% 90% 90%
Enrolled 63 85 149
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 22% 36% 28%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Application Fee

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

Application Requirements

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

Penn State Hazleton 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

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Penn State Hazleton
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Other Colleges to Apply To 

Students applying to Penn State Hazleton often consider these colleges

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=214768 IPEDS survey data for Penn State Hazleton.

Last updated February 24, 2024