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Penn State Mont Alto Admission Requirements

Mont Alto, Pennsylvania

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Your chances of getting into Penn State Mont Alto

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

91.3%
Admission Difficulty for Penn State Mont Alto
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Moderate 
Applicant Competition Very Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Penn State Mont Alto is 91.3%.  Its admission rate is the 91st lowest in Pennsylvania.

Admission Selectivity

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

Penn State Mont Alto is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 619 out of the 678 who applied were admitted.

31% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Penn State Mont Alto?

91% 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 Mont Alto you should:

  • Score 1130 on the SAT

Penn State Mont Alto GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

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

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Penn State Mont Alto SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Penn State Mont Alto. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 29% 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 

1020-1230

Applicants Submitting SAT 

29%
SAT Scores for Penn State Mont Alto
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 510
Math 25th Percentile 510
Composite 25th Percentile 1020
SAT Scores for Penn State Mont Alto
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 620
Math 75th Percentile 610
Composite 75th Percentile 1230
Average SAT Score 1130

SAT Scores you need to get in

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

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Penn State Mont Alto is 1130 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1020-1230. Students who get into Penn State Mont Alto score in the top 57 percent of all SAT test takers..  Penn State Mont Alto ranks #67 in the state of Pennsylvania for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1130 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Penn State Mont Alto 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 910, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Penn State Mont Alto 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 1130 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 1125, you have around a 91% chance of being admitted. A 1230 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 95% chance of getting in.

Penn State Mont Alto admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1230 and Above Good >95%
1125 to 1230 Avg + 91%-95%
1020 to 1125 Avg - 84%-91%
915 to 1020 Reach 74%-84%
Less than 915 Low <74%
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Penn State Mont Alto ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting ACT 

2%
ACT Scores for Penn State Mont Alto
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 Mont Alto
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 Mont Alto admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 407 268 678
Accepted 368 248 619
Acceptance Rate 90% 93% 91%
Enrolled 109 78 190
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 30% 31% 31%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Application Fee

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

Application Requirements

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

Penn State Mont Alto 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 Mont Alto
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Other Colleges to Apply To 

Students applying to Penn State Mont Alto often consider these colleges

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=214795 IPEDS survey data for Penn State Mont Alto.

Last updated February 24, 2024