Abington, Pennsylvania
Penn State Abington Admission Requirements
Chances of getting into Penn State Abington
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
85.2%| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Challenging | |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
How hard is it to get into Penn State Abington and can I get accepted? The school has a 85% acceptance rate. Last year, 4,385 out of 5,145 applicants were admitted making Penn State Abington an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance assuming you meet the requirements. Academically, it has challenging requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 47 percent. Penn State Abington typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students. Only 24% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school. Most incoming freshmen graduated in the top half of their high school class.
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Penn State Abington SAT Scores
SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
SAT Range
1050-1270Applicants Submitting SAT
79%| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 530 |
| SAT Math 25th | 520 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 1050 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 630 |
| SAT Math 75th | 640 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1270 |
| Average SAT Score | 1160 |
SAT Scores you need to get in
What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Penn State Abington?
Penn State Abington typically requires applicants to be in the top 51 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1050 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 940. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1160 out of 1600. A competitive SAT score is critical as 79 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school. Note: SAT scores presented on this page have been adjusted upwards per the College Board's concordance tables for test takers after March 2016.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
| SAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 1270 and Above | Good | >91% |
| 1160 to 1270 | Avg + | 85%-91% |
| 1050 to 1160 | Avg - | 77%-85% |
| 940 to 1050 | Reach | 66%-77% |
| Less than 940 | Low | <66% |
Penn State Abington ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Range
21-27Applicants Submitting ACT
11%| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 21 |
| ACT Math 25th | 22 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 21 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 25 |
| ACT Math 75th | 32 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 27 |
| Average ACT Score | 24 |
ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Penn State Abington?
Admission data indicates that Penn State Abington regularly accepts students with ACT's of 21 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 43 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 18 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 24 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 27 and above have very competitive chances. 11 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Penn State Abington.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
| ACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 27 and Above | Good | >91% |
| 24 to 27 | Avg + | 85%-91% |
| 21 to 24 | Avg - | 77%-85% |
| 18 to 21 | Reach | 66%-77% |
| Less than 18 | Low | <66% |
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
Avg. High School GPA
3.12Typical High School Grades
BYou will need about average high school grades to get into Penn State Abington. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Penn State Abington was 3.12 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B students are accepted and ultimately attend. If your high school grades are above the average 3.12 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Penn State Abington accepts 85% of all applicants.
| High School GPA | Freshmen Within Range | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 3.75+ | 9% | Good |
| 3.50 to 3.75 | 17% | Good |
| 3.25 to 3.50 | 15% | Avg + |
| 3.00 to 3.25 | 21% | Avg + |
| 2.75 to 3.00 | 27% | Avg - |
| 2.50 to 2.75 | 10% | Reach |
| 2.25 to 2.50 | 1% | Reach |
| 2.00 to 2.25 | N/A% | Low |
High School Class Rank
69% of Penn State Abington freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.
| High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
|---|---|
| Top 10% of class | 11% |
| Top 25% of class | 32% |
| Top 50% of class | 69% |
| Bottom 50% of class | 31% |
| Bottom 25% of class | 6% |
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 2,621 | 2,524 | 5,145 |
| Accepted | 2,232 | 2,153 | 4,385 |
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | 85% | 85% |
| Enrolled | 457 | 599 | 1,056 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 20% | 28% | 24% |
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Penn State Abington and what considerations affect admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Required |
| High School GPA | Required |
| High School Class Rank | Recommended |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | No |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=214801 IPEDS survey data for Penn State Abington.
