Acceptance Rate History
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus Acceptance Rate (2013–2024)
PA · Current rate: 60.6%
What is Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus's acceptance rate in 2024?
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus's acceptance rate in 2024 is 60.6%, up from 54.2% in 2023.
College Scorecard, 2024
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 60.6% | N/A | N/A |
| 2023 | 54.2% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 55.2% | 85,784 | 47,360 |
| 2019 | 75.9% | 95,970 | 72,880 |
| 2018 | 56.5% | 52,742 | 29,793 |
| 2017 | 50.3% | 56,114 | 28,233 |
| 2016 | 56.4% | 52,974 | 29,878 |
| 2015 | 51.3% | 53,472 | 27,440 |
| 2014 | 50.3% | 50,299 | 25,295 |
| 2013 | 54.2% | 47,552 | 25,772 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Admitted Student Profile
SAT Range · Middle 50% (25th–75th)
1240–1420
Admitted students at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus scored between 1240 and 1420 on the SAT (middle 50%).
Source: College Scorecard · U.S. Dept of Education
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Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
SAT
Middle 50% of admitted students scored 1240–1420.
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Trend Analysis
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus's acceptance rate has increased from 54.2% in 2013 to 60.6% in 2024. The most notable shift occurred in 2022.
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