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Acceptance Rate History
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
PA · Current rate: 54%
CDS · IPEDSU.S. Dept. of Education
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 54.22% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 55.21% | 85,784 | 47,360 |
| 2019 | 75.94% | 95,970 | 72,880 |
| 2018 | 56.49% | 52,742 | 29,793 |
| 2017 | 50.31% | 56,114 | 28,233 |
| 2016 | 56.4% | 52,974 | 29,878 |
| 2015 | 51.32% | 53,472 | 27,440 |
| 2014 | 50.29% | 50,299 | 25,295 |
| 2013 | 54.2% | 47,552 | 25,772 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Trend Analysis
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus's acceptance rate has remained relatively stable at around 54.2% from 2013 to 2025. The most notable shift occurred in 2022.
Analysis generated based on official data trends.
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