Penn SAT Scores

Average Score and SAT Requirements

Average SAT Score 1535

The average composite SAT score for admitted University of Pennsylvania freshman is 1535 out of 1600. Penn students have the 12th highest average SAT score in the United States. For perspective, a 1535 is in the 99th percentile of all SAT test takers.

SAT Score Range 1500 to 1570

The middle fifty percent of incoming students have SAT composite scores ranging from 1500 to 1570. The 75th percentile score is 1570 while the 25th percentile score is 1500.

Minimum SAT score requirement

The lowest SAT score accepted is not reported by Penn but we estimate it to be around a 1460 total composite SAT score.

Average SAT Math Score 785

The average score for Penn students on the math portion of the SAT is 785 out of 800. The 25th percentile of students score a 770 and the 75th percentile score 800.

Average SAT Reading Score 750

The 25th and 75th percentile range for SAT reading scores range from 730 to 770 and the average score for University of Pennsylvania students is 750.

Number of Students Submitting SAT Scores

48 percent of students submit SAT scores with their application to University of Pennsylvania

Admission Chances by SAT Score

Below are estimated chances of being accepted at University of Pennsylvania based on SAT score ranges and the overall admission rate of 6.5%. These chances assume you have an average GPA for the school, around 3.95.

Can I get into Penn with a 1570 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Very Good

An SAT score of 1570 or higher is very competitive at Penn and is a better score than three quarters of students who are accepted. While having an above average chance of acceptance, admission is extremely competitive. The estimated chance of being accepted is around 13% or higher.

Can I get into Penn with a 1540 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Above Average

Scores between 1540 to 1560 are above average giving you an advantage over most applicants. While scores in this range are higher than many who apply, admission is extremely competitive. The estimated chance of being accepted is around 8% to 11%.

Can I get into Penn with a 1500 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Below Average

SAT scores between 1500 to 1530 are still in the middle range of accepted students a but a little lower than the average. You can get in and have about a 4% to 6% percent chance of being admitted.

Can I get into Penn with a 1460 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Reach

SAT scores from 1460 to 1490 are on the very low end of the range where students are accepted. Scores in this range are not competitive with most other applicants but you still have a chance. We estimate scores in this range have less than a 3% chance of admission to Penn. SAT scores below 1460 likely fall out of the range where students are regularly accepted.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Admission chances to University of Pennsylvania by SAT score

SAT Score	Admission Chances
1600	20%
1590	17%
1580	15%
1570	13%
1560	11%
1550	9%
1540	8%
1530	6%
1520	5%
1510	5%
1500	4%
1490	3%
1480	3%
1470	2%
1460	2%