Pennsylvania State University
Common Data Set 2025-26
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Acceptance Rate
55.3%
Applications
106,547
Admitted
58,952
Enrolled
9,148
SAT Composite
1280-1410
SAT Math
630-720
SAT Reading
630-710
ACT Composite
28-32
How the class gets assembled.
No Early Decision reportedEarly Action offered
This school does not report an Early Decision lane, so the flow collapses to the school-reported applicant, admit, and enrolled totals.
Each column is scaled within that stage. Labels show exact counts.
Applicants106,547reported count
Admits58,95255%
Class seats9,14816% yield
Exact admission data
| Path | Applicants | Admitted | Admit rate | Class seats | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All applicants | 106,547 | 58,952 | 55% | 9,148 | School-reported totals. |
Overall yield: 16%. Published yield blends high-commitment ED admits with the rest of the admitted pool.
Offered a spot2,109
Accepted a spot1,153
Admitted from wait list46
55% joined after being offered a spot. 4% of students who joined were admitted. 2% of applicants were offered the wait list.
Exact wait-list data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Offered a wait-list spot | 2,109 |
| Accepted a wait-list spot | 1,153 |
| Admitted from wait list | 46 |
| Joined after being offered | 55% |
| Admitted after joining | 4% |
Wait-list outcomes can change sharply year to year.
Federal outcomes
Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.
$63,435
10 yrs after enrollment
86%
6-year completion
$32,875
sticker minus grants
$25,000
federal loans only
All Extracted Fields
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General Information
5 TABLESFirst Name:Holly
Last Name:Pedri
Title:Institutional Reporting Specialist
Office:OPAIR
Country:USA
Phone:814-863-8721
Email Address:hnp5087@psu.edu
City:Univ ersity Park
StatePA
Name of College/University:Penn State Univ ersity Park
CityUniv ersity Park
StatePA
Zip16,802
Country:USA
Main Phone Number:865-4700
WWW Home Page Address:http://www.psu.edu
Admissions Phone Number:865-5471
Admissions Email Address:admissions@psu.edu
If there is a separate URL for your school’s online application, please specify:http://admissions.psu.edu/
CertificateX
AssociateX
Bachelor'sX
Master'sX
Doctoral degree research/scholarshipX
Doctoral degree – professional practiceX
Enrollment And Persistence
5 TABLESFirst-Time, First-Year Admission
6 TABLESSATX
ACTX
APX
Institutional ExamX
Total first-time, first-year who applied21,321
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted12,096
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled4,674
Total first-time, first-year who applied72,861
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted38,846
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled3,768
Total first-time, first-year who applied12,365
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted8,010
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled706
Number of qualified applicants offered a place on waiting list:2,109
Number accepting a place on the waiting list:1,153
Number of wait-listed students admitted:46
Total academic units15
English4
Mathematics3
Science3
Total academic units16
English4
Mathematics3
Science3
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-80034
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-69958
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-5998
SAT Math: 700-80037
SAT Math: 600-69951
SAT Math: 500-59911
SAT Composite: 1400-160029
SAT Composite: 1200-139964
SAT Composite: 1000-11996
SAT Composite: 800-9990
SAT Composite: 600-7990
SAT Composite: Total100
ACT Composite: 30-3661
ACT Composite: 24-2936
ACT Composite: 18-232
ACT Composite: 12-170
ACT Composite: Total100
Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class37
Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class74
Percent in top half of high school graduating class96
Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class4
Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class1
Percent who had GPA of 4.012
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.9943
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.7426
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.4912
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.245
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.992
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.490
Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.990
Total100
Percent who had GPA of 4.06
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.9935
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.7432
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.4918
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.247
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.992
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.490
Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.990
Total100
Percent who had GPA of 4.08
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.9938
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.7429
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.4916
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.246
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.992
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.490
Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.990
Total100
Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:3.67
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school GPA:96
Does your institution have an application fee?Yes
Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?Yes
Does your institution have an application closing date?No
Yes, by:X
Date: Month10
Date: Day01
Amount of housing deposit:100
If yes, maximum period of postponement:One year
Does your institution allow high school students to enroll as full-time, first-time, first-year students one year or more before high school graduation? (FT)Yes
Do you have a nonbinding early action plan whereby students are notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date but do not have to commit to attending your college?Yes
Transfer Admission
3 TABLESFallX
SpringX
If a minimum college grade point average is required of transfer applicants, specify (on a 4.0 scale):2.00
List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:D9 List application priority, closing, notification, and candidate reply dates for transfer students. If applications are reviewed on a continuous or rolling basis, place a check mark in the “Rolling admission” column.
Fall Rolling AdmissionX
Spring Rolling AdmissionX
Describe additional requirements for transfer admission, if applicable:- D12 Report the lowest grade earned for any course that may be transferred for credit: C Number: Unit Type: - D13 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution: No Limit - D14 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a four- No Limit - D15 Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn an associate degree: 18 - D16 Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor's degree: 36 - D17 Describe other transfer credit policies: ## D18-D22: Military Service Transfer Credit Policies - D18 Does your institution accept the following military/veteran transfer credits: Yes American Council on Education (ACE) College Level Examination Program (CLEP) DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST D19 Number: Unit Type: No max D20 Number: Unit Type: No max Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred based on Department of Defense supported prior learning assessments (College Level Examination Program (CLEP) or DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)): Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred based on military education evaluated by the American Council on Education (ACE): ##
Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn an associate degree:18
Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:36
If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located:https://admissions.psu.edu/info/future/adult/credit
Describe other military/veteran transfer credit policies unique to your institution:Penn State will grant credit for experiential leaning through a Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) process. Information on the process can be found at https://priorlearning.psu.edu/ END OF SECT ION D CDS 2025-2026
Academic Offerings and Policies
2 TABLESAccelerated programX
Comprehensive transition and postsecondary program for students with intellectual disabilitiesX
Cross-registrationX
Distance learningX
Double majorX
Dual enrollmentX
English as a Second Language (ESL)X
Exchange student program (domestic)X
External degree programX
Honors ProgramX
Independent studyX
InternshipsX
Liberal arts/career combinationX
Student-designed majorX
Study abroadX
Teacher certification programX
Undergraduate ResearchX
Weekend collegeX
Other (specify):X
Arts/fine artsX
Computer literacyX
English (including composition)X
Foreign languagesX
Physical EducationX
HumanitiesX
Intensive writingX
MathematicsX
Sciences (biological or physical)X
Social scienceX
Other (describe):X
Describe:First-year Engagement Program, International Cultures, United States Cultures, and Writing Across the Curriculum
Student Life
4 TABLESPercent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)40%
Percent who live off campus or commute4%
Percent of students age 25 and older0%
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)37%
Percent who live off campus or commute65%
Percent of students age 25 and older1%
Average age of full-time students18
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)18
Average age of full-time students20
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)20
Campus MinistriesX
Choral groupsX
Concert bandX
DanceX
Drama/theaterX
International Student OrganizationX
Jazz bandX
Literary magazineX
Marching bandX
Model UNX
Music ensemblesX
Musical theaterX
OperaX
Pep bandX
Radio stationX
Student governmentX
Student newspaperX
Student-run film societyX
Symphony orchestraX
Television stationX
YearbookX
Coed residence hallsX
Apartments for married studentsX
Apartments for single studentsX
Fraternity/sorority housingX
Annual Expenses
6 TABLESPlease provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:https://cce.ais.psu.edu/netprice-calculator/
Minimum19
In-district:$870
In-state (out-of-district):$870
Out-of-state:$1,857
NONRESIDENTS:$1,857
Financial Aid
9 TABLESFederal$45,369,521
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$26,420,774
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$100,173,075
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$71,036,105
Total Scholarships/Grants$242,999,475
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$216,052,398
Federal Work-Study$1,006,718
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$0
Federal$248,798
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$565,510
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$15,156,723
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$6,009,002
Total Scholarships/Grants$21,980,033
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$83,398,733
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$0
Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.7,751
FAFSAX
Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford LoansX
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford LoansX
Federal Direct PLUS LoansX
College/university loans from institutional fundsX
Federal Pell GrantsX
Federal SEOGX
State scholarships/grantsX
Private scholarshipsX
College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional fundsX
AcademicsX
Alumni affiliationX
AthleticsX
AcademicsX
Alumni affiliationX
AthleticsX
If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:END OF SECT ION H CDS 2025-2026
Instructional Faculty And Class Size
3 TABLESFall 2025 Student to Faculty ratio15.4