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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton SAT & ACT scores

Enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT scores for fall 2024 had a middle 50% of about 1100-1270. Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton admitted 99% of applicants and considered SAT or ACT scores when submitted, but did not require them (test-optional).

SAT middle 50%
1100-1270
Acceptance rate
99%
Test policy, fall 2024
Test-optional
Undergraduates
793

Quick answer

What SAT score do you need for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton?

There is no published minimum. Aim for 1270 or higher to sit in the top quarter of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton's SAT submitters; 1100 marks the bottom quarter. Its SAT midpoint is higher than at 54% of the 902 colleges in this directory that report SAT scores.

Score check

Where does your score land at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton?

The middle 50% describes enrolled students who chose to submit scores, so test-optional colleges can show higher ranges than their full class. Scores are one part of an application.

Fall 2024 entering class

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton SAT and ACT score ranges

Score percentiles of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores
Measure25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing560610650
SAT Math540580620
SAT total (estimated)110011901270

Reading and Writing runs higher than Math here: the top quarter starts at 650 in Reading and Writing but 620 in Math.

College Scorecard's SAT-equivalent average for admitted students is 1190.

Testing policy

Does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton require the SAT or ACT?

Reported for fall 2024: Test-optional

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton told the U.S. Department of Education that it considered SAT or ACT scores when submitted, but did not require them (test-optional) for students entering in fall 2024.

Beyond scores

Cost and outcomes at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton

In-state tuition and fees (2024-25)
$15,208
Out-of-state tuition and fees (2024-25)
$25,392
Average net price after aid (2023-24)
$17,910
First-year retention rate
79%
Graduation rate within 6 years
39%
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$63,435

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FAQ

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton admissions questions

What SAT score do you need to get into Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton?

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton does not publish a minimum SAT score. Among enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT scores for fall 2024, the middle 50% scored between 1100 and 1270 (estimated from section scores). A score of 1270 or higher would place you in the top quarter of that group; 1100 marks the bottom quarter.

Does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton require the SAT or ACT?

For fall 2024 entry, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton reported to the U.S. Department of Education that it considered SAT or ACT scores when submitted, but did not require them (test-optional). Testing policies have changed at many colleges since then, so confirm the current policy on Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton's admissions website before you apply.

What is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton's acceptance rate?

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton admitted 99% of applicants for fall 2024, according to data it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Sources and method

Where these numbers come from

Test scores: 25th, 50th and 75th percentile SAT section scores and ACT composites of first-time students who enrolled in fall 2024 and submitted scores, as each college reported to IPEDS. Composite SAT ranges add the two section percentiles, so they are an estimate of the true composite range.

Admissions and test policy: Fall 2024 entering class, reported to IPEDS in 2024-25. Policies change; check each college's admissions site before applying.

Cost and outcomes: tuition for academic year 2024-25; average net price for academic year 2023-24; graduation rate for first-time, full-time students who started in 2018-19, graduating within 150% of normal time (6 years for a bachelor's degree); median earnings 10 years after entry, measured in 2020 and 2021, in 2022 dollars.

Coverage: colleges currently operating that reported SAT or ACT ranges and enrolled at least 500 undergraduates. Data released 2026-06-10, retrieved 2026-10-05. Spot an error? Email [email protected].