More selective than 9% of Pennsylvania colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
18% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 2% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre 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 Wilkes-Barre 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 Wilkes-Barre is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 550 | 680 |
| SAT math | 540 | 650 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1090 | 1330 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 97% | 550–680 | 540–650 | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 95% | 530–660 | 530–645 | — | 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 Wilkes-Barre compared with other Pennsylvania colleges?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre has the 101st-lowest acceptance rate of 111 Pennsylvania colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill | 97% | 32% | $19,659 |
| 98 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington | 97% | 20% | $18,071 |
| 99 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College | 97% | 44% | $24,558 |
| 100 | Point Park University | 97% | 59% | $25,942 |
| 101 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre | 97% | 23% | $16,448 |
| 102 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State DuBois | 97% | 34% | $17,428 |
| 103 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley | 97% | 18% | $18,220 |
| 104 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York | 97% | 16% | $19,047 |
| 105 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg | 98% | 26% | $23,330 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Pennsylvania colleges →
Who enrolls at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre admissions questions
What is the Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre acceptance rate?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre accepts 97% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 605 of 640 applicants were admitted.
Does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre require the SAT or ACT?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 18% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 2% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre?
The middle 50% of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre enrolled first-year students scored 1090–1330 on the SAT. 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 Wilkes-Barre?
15% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (90 of 605).
Is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre getting harder to get into?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre accepted 97% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 95% 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 Wilkes-Barre overview