Penn State Mont Alto Admission Requirements

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Penn State Mont Alto Admission Overview

Penn State Mont Alto admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Penn State Mont Alto admitted 98.2% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen who sent tests typically scored SAT 980-1300. Penn State Mont Alto 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 Mont Alto Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

98.2%

Admission Standards

Challenging

Applicant Competition

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Admission difficulty for Penn State Mont Alto

Acceptance Rate

The Penn State Mont Alto acceptance rate is 98.2%. Last year, 602 of 613 applicants were admitted. That is the 118th lowest acceptance rate 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, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

24% of those admitted chose to enroll.

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

Penn State Mont Alto GPA

Penn State Mont Alto considers GPA but does not publish an average for enrolled freshmen. Check the school's site for current practice.

Penn State Mont Alto SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

980-1300

Freshmen who sent SAT

16%

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 500
  • Math 480
  • Composite 980
SAT 25th percentile scores for Penn State Mont Alto

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 650
  • Math 650
  • Composite 1300
SAT 75th percentile scores for Penn State Mont Alto

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Penn State Mont Alto typically score around a 1140 SAT (middle 50% 980–1300) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 66th percentile nationally. Penn State Mont Alto ranks #64 in the state of Pennsylvania for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 980 to 1300

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SAT policy

Penn State Mont Alto 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 1140 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 Mont Alto
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
1300+ Above 75th >99%
1140 to 1300 Avg + 98%-99%
980 to 1140 Avg - 96%-98%
Below 980 Below mid-50 <96%

What do these figures mean?

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

Penn State Mont Alto ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

Not Reported

Freshmen reporting ACT

3%

25th Percentile Scores

  • English N/A
  • Math N/A
  • Composite N/A
ACT 25th percentile scores for Penn State Mont Alto

75th Percentile Scores

  • English N/A
  • Math N/A
  • Composite N/A
ACT 75th percentile scores for Penn State Mont Alto

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 Penn State Mont Alto chances calculator

Applying

Admission Statistics

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

Penn State Mont Alto admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 385 222 613
Accepted 378 218 602
Acceptance Rate 98% 98% 98%
Enrolled 85 61 147
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 22% 28% 24%

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

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
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 Mont Alto is $65.

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

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Penn State Mont Alto
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 Mont Alto is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 98.2% of applicants. Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (980-1300); 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=214795.

GPA calculator: Penn State Mont Alto GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026