More selective than 16% of Pennsylvania colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
24% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 5% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 530 | 630 |
| SAT math | 550 | 660 |
| ACT composite | 24 | 27 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1080 | 1290 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 96% | 530–630 | 550–660 | 24–27 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 92% | 520–660 | 530–660 | 21–26 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver compared with other Pennsylvania colleges?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver has the 93rd-lowest acceptance rate of 111 Pennsylvania colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89 | Manor College | 95% | 26% | $13,078 |
| 90 | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | 95% | 40% | $17,945 |
| 91 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington | 95% | 28% | $18,305 |
| 92 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly | 95% | 39% | $14,596 |
| 93 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver | 96% | 22% | $17,418 |
| 94 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton | 96% | 26% | $17,597 |
| 95 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny | 96% | 19% | $15,521 |
| 96 | La Salle University | 97% | 57% | $19,409 |
| 97 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill | 97% | 32% | $19,659 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Pennsylvania colleges →
Who enrolls at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver admissions questions
What is the Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver acceptance rate?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver accepts 96% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 1,478 of 1,603 applicants were admitted.
Does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver require the SAT or ACT?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 24% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 5% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver?
The middle 50% of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver enrolled first-year students scored 1080–1290 on the SAT and 24–27 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver?
11% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (165 of 1,478).
Is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver getting harder to get into?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver accepted 96% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 92% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver overview