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Pennsylvania State University 2026
University Park, Pennsylvania#63 (US News)Public university
University Park, Pennsylvania
#63 (US News)
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Acceptance rate
Total undergraduates42,619
60.6%
Average GPA
weighted / unweighted
3.84 / 3.67
Distribution of admitted students by GPA bucket
0.00%
<1
0.00%
1+
0.18%
2+
0.30%
2.5+
1.47%
3+
4.22%
3.25+
10.06%
3.5+
19.88%
3.75+
63.89%
4.0
Average SAT
25th–75th percentile1250 – 14101330Average ACT
25th–75th percentile27 – 3230Factors of admission
Very ImportantImportantConsideredNot Considered
- Academic GPA
- Rigor of secondary school record
- Standardized test scores
- Talent / ability
- Geographical residence
- State residence
- Class rank
- Application essay
- Recommendations
- Interview
- Extracurricular activities
- Character / personal qualities
- First generation
- Alumni relation
- Religious affiliation / commitment
- Volunteer work
- Work experience
- Level of applicant's interest
Can I afford it?
Costs
In state
$41,330
total cost / year
Out of state
$62,476
total cost / year
| Fees | In state | Out of state |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $20,066 | $41,212 |
| Housing | $15,044 | |
| Books and supplies | $1,200 | |
| Transportation | $2,092 | |
| Personal expenses | $2,928 | |
Campus diversity
Ethnic backgrounds
- American Indian / Alaska Native50
- Nonresident aliens3,989
- Asian3,224
- Two or more races1,723
- Black / African American1,929
- Race / ethnicity unknown1,052
- Hispanic / Latino3,963
- White26,660
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander29
