Penn State Scranton Admission Requirements

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Penn State Scranton Admission Overview

Penn State Scranton admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Penn State Scranton admitted 98.5% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen who sent tests typically scored SAT 1100-1270. Penn State Scranton 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 Scranton Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

98.5%

Admission Standards

Average

Applicant Competition

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Admission difficulty for Penn State Scranton

Acceptance Rate

The Penn State Scranton acceptance rate is 98.5%. Last year, 2,123 of 2,155 applicants were admitted. That is the 119th lowest acceptance rate in Pennsylvania.

Admission Selectivity

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

Penn State Scranton 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.

9% of those admitted chose to enroll.

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

Penn State Scranton GPA

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

Penn State Scranton SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1100-1270

Freshmen who sent SAT

20%

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 560
  • Math 540
  • Composite 1100
SAT 25th percentile scores for Penn State Scranton

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 650
  • Math 620
  • Composite 1270
SAT 75th percentile scores for Penn State Scranton

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Penn State Scranton typically score around a 1190 SAT (middle 50% 1100–1270) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 74th percentile nationally. Penn State Scranton ranks #42 in the state of Pennsylvania for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1100 to 1270

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SAT policy

Penn State Scranton 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 1190 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 Scranton
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
1270+ Above 75th >99%
1190 to 1270 Avg + 99%-99%
1100 to 1190 Avg - 98%-99%
Below 1100 Below mid-50 <98%

What do these figures mean?

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

Penn State Scranton ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

Not Reported

Freshmen reporting ACT

1%

25th Percentile Scores

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

75th Percentile Scores

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

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 Scranton admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 1,179 958 2,155
Accepted 1,161 944 2,123
Acceptance Rate 98% 99% 99%
Enrolled 59 120 182
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 5% 13% 9%

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

Application Requirements

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

Penn State Scranton 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 Scranton is $65.

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

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Penn State Scranton
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 Scranton is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 98.5% of applicants. Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1100-1270); 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=214652.

GPA calculator: Penn State Scranton GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026