Your chances of getting into PennWest California
PennWest California GPA
GPA Requirements & Average GPA
What GPA do you need to get into PennWest California?
GPA Requirements
The GPA requirements for getting into PennWest California are to have around a 3.31 high school GPA. You are required to have above average high school grades.
Average GPA
The average unweighted GPA at PennWest California is 3.31 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school. The school ranks #78 in Pennsylvania for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.3 GPA range.
Competitiveness by GPA Ranges
The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022
PennWest California SAT Scores
SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| Reading 25th Percentile | 480 |
| Math 25th Percentile | 460 |
| Composite 25th Percentile | 940 |
| SAT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| Reading 75th Percentile | 580 |
| Math 75th Percentile | 570 |
| Composite 75th Percentile | 1150 |
| Average SAT Score | 1050
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SAT Scores you need to get in
What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to PennWest California?
Average Score & Range
The average SAT score at PennWest California is 1050 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 940-1150. Students who get into PennWest California score in the top 71 percent of all SAT test takers.. PennWest California ranks #95 in the state of Pennsylvania for highest average SAT composite score.
Score for Acceptance
You should target scoring 1050 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. PennWest California regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 940 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 940, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 830, but scores this low are outside the normal range.
View other colleges which accept students in the 1050 SAT score range.
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting classChance of Acceptance by SAT Score
The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1045, you have around a 0% chance of being admitted. A 1150 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 0% chance of getting in.
PennWest California ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| Reading 25th Percentile | 16 |
| Math 25th Percentile | 17 |
| Composite 25th Percentile | 18 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| Reading 75th Percentile | 24 |
| Math 75th Percentile | 25 |
| Composite 75th Percentile | 24 |
| Average ACT Score | 21
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ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for students to get into PennWest California?
Score Range
The average ACT score for admitted students to PennWest California is 21, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 18 and 24. The school ranks #67 in Pennsylvania for highest average ACT composite score.
Score for Acceptance
For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 21. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 18 and score in the score in the top 62 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 15.
6 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to PennWest California.
Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting classChance of Acceptance by ACT Score
Here are your predicted chances of getting into PennWest California for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 21 score has around 0% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 0% with a 24 ACT score.
High School Class Rank
63% of PennWest California freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 31% are in the top quarter.
| High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
|---|---|
| Top 10% of class | 9% |
| Top 25% of class | 31% |
| Top 50% of class | 63% |
Applying
Fall 2024 Application Deadline
Applications Due
Days left to Apply
Applicants have 120 days left until the Fall 2024 term applications are due on Aug 22, 2024.
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to PennWest California is $35.
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to PennWest California and what student information is used for admission decisions?
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| Completion of College Preparatory Program | |
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Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | Yes |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=211361 IPEDS survey data for PennWest California.
FAQs
Does PennWest California prefer SAT or ACT?
38% of students submit their SAT scores to PennWest California. 6% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.
What is my chance of getting into PennWest California?
100% of those who apply are granted admission to PennWest California. Admission competition is and the college has very easy admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.
What SAT score is required for PennWest California?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 940 and 1150. The average SAT score is 1045. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.
What ACT score is required for PennWest California?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 18 and 24. The average ACT score is 21. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.