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Penn State Worthington Scranton Admission Requirements

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Your chances of getting into Penn State Worthington Scranton

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

94%
Admission Difficulty for Penn State Worthington Scranton
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Moderate 
Applicant Competition Very Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Penn State Worthington Scranton is 94%.  Its admission rate is the 104th lowest in Pennsylvania.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Penn State Worthington Scranton and can you get accepted?

Penn State Worthington Scranton is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 2,159 out of the 2,297 who applied were admitted.

11% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Penn State Worthington Scranton?

94% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Penn State Worthington Scranton you should:

  • Score 1130 on the SAT

Penn State Worthington Scranton GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Penn State Worthington Scranton has not reported high school GPA data for its accepted students.

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Penn State Worthington Scranton SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Penn State Worthington Scranton. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 28% of students submitted SAT scores.

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

1020-1230

Applicants Submitting SAT 

28%
SAT Scores for Penn State Worthington Scranton
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 510
Math 25th Percentile 510
Composite 25th Percentile 1020
SAT Scores for Penn State Worthington Scranton
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 620
Math 75th Percentile 610
Composite 75th Percentile 1230
Average SAT Score 1130

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Penn State Worthington Scranton?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Penn State Worthington Scranton is 1130 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1020-1230. Students who get into Penn State Worthington Scranton score in the top 57 percent of all SAT test takers..  Penn State Worthington Scranton ranks #66 in the state of Pennsylvania for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1130 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Penn State Worthington Scranton regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1020 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1020, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 910, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Penn State Worthington Scranton is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1130 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance 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 1125, you have around a 94% chance of being admitted. A 1230 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 97% chance of getting in.

Penn State Worthington Scranton admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1230 and Above Good >97%
1125 to 1230 Avg + 94%-97%
1020 to 1125 Avg - 89%-94%
915 to 1020 Reach 81%-89%
Less than 915 Low <81%
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Penn State Worthington Scranton ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting ACT 

-
ACT Scores for Penn State Worthington Scranton
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile N/A
ACT Scores for Penn State Worthington Scranton
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile N/A
Math 75th Percentile N/A
Composite 75th Percentile N/A
Average ACT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Penn State Worthington Scranton admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 1,281 1,012 2,297
Accepted 1,176 979 2,159
Acceptance Rate 92% 97% 94%
Enrolled 82 143 229
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 7% 15% 11%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Penn State Worthington Scranton is $65.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Penn State Worthington Scranton and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Penn State Worthington Scranton Application Requirements
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Penn State Worthington Scranton
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Other Colleges to Apply To 

Students applying to Penn State Worthington Scranton often consider these colleges

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=214652 IPEDS survey data for Penn State Worthington Scranton.

FAQs

Does Penn State Worthington Scranton prefer SAT or ACT?

28% of students submit their SAT scores to Penn State Worthington Scranton.

What is my chance of getting into Penn State Worthington Scranton?

94% of those who apply are granted admission to Penn State Worthington Scranton. Admission competition is and the college has moderate admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Penn State Worthington Scranton?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1020 and 1230. The average SAT score is 1125. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.