Penn State University Park
PA · Common Data Set 2024-2025
At a glance
Recent years
| Year | Admit rate | Enrolled UG | 6-yr grad | SAT (50th) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-2025 | 60.6% | 9,169 | 86.0% | 1,330 |
| 2023-2024 | 92.0% | 908 | 59.0% | — |
| 2022-2023 | 55.0% | 9,174 | 84.6% | 1,300 |
| 2021-2022 | 92.3% | 908 | 52.1% | — |
| 2020-2021 | 76.7% | 944 | 59.8% | — |
Common cross-admits
- University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
- Temple University
- University of Delaware
- Rutgers University-New Brunswick
- University of Maryland-College Park
- Ohio State University
- University of Connecticut
Statistical look-alikes
Schools with very similar admit rates, SAT scores, and enrollment to Penn State University Park — worth a look even if they weren't already on your list.
- University of South Carolina (Columbia)
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
- Brigham Young University
- University of Massachusetts-Amherst
- University of Texas at Dallas
Frequently asked
What is the acceptance rate at Penn State University Park?
Penn State University Park admits 60.6% of applicants based on the most recently reported Common Data Set.
What SAT score do I need for Penn State University Park?
The middle 50% SAT range at Penn State University Park is 1250–1410, with a median score of 1330. Students at the 25th percentile scored 1250; students at the 75th percentile scored 1410.
What ACT score do I need for Penn State University Park?
The middle 50% ACT range at Penn State University Park is 27–32, with a median of 30.
How much does Penn State University Park cost?
Annual full-time tuition at Penn State University Park is $20,066. Room and board is approximately $15,044. Most students pay less than the published price after financial aid.
What is the graduation rate at Penn State University Park?
Penn State University Park's 6-year graduation rate is 86.0%. The first-year retention rate is 92.6%.
How many students attend Penn State University Park?
Penn State University Park enrolls 42,619 undergraduate students. The student-to-faculty ratio is 15:1.
About the Common Data Set
The Common Data Set (CDS) is a collaborative reporting standard developed by colleges, the College Board, Peterson's, and U.S. News. Each year, participating institutions answer the same questionnaire covering admissions selectivity, enrollment composition, financial aid, faculty resources, and student outcomes. Because every school answers in the same format, the CDS lets prospective students compare schools apples-to-apples — without normalizing across different rankings methodologies. CDS Atlas aggregates the most recently published Common Data Set for hundreds of U.S. colleges and universities, with multi-year history where available, side-by-side comparison tools, and federal data (College Scorecard, EADA athletics, Clery campus safety) layered on top.
Source
Sourced from Penn State University Park's officially published Common Data Set for 2024-2025. View the original document.