Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus admissions
University Park, PA
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus acceptance rate
60.6%
53,579 of 88,478 applicants were admitted in the 2024 cycle (U.S. Dept. of Education IPEDS data).
Moderately selective. With a rate like this, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is often a target for students with solid grades and test scores.
Key numbers
- Yield: 17% of admitted students enrolled (9,169 of 53,579).
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Common questions about Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
What is the acceptance rate at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus?
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus admitted 60.6% of applicants (53,579 of 88,478) in the 2024 admissions cycle, according to U.S. Department of Education IPEDS data.
How many admitted students enroll at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus?
9,169 of the 53,579 admitted students enrolled, a yield of 17%. Yield is the share of admitted students who choose to attend.
How do you compare at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus?
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