More selective than 22% of Pennsylvania colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
16% 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 Western University 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 Western University 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 Western University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 480 | 580 |
| SAT math | 460 | 560 |
| ACT composite | 17 | 25 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 940 | 1140 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Pennsylvania Western University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 94% | 480–580 | 460–560 | 17–25 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 94% | 480–590 | 460–580 | 20–26 | 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 Western University compared with other Pennsylvania colleges?
Pennsylvania Western University has the 87th-lowest acceptance rate of 111 Pennsylvania colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83 | Westminster College | 93% | 65% | $19,859 |
| 84 | Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania | 93% | 54% | $15,699 |
| 85 | King's College | 93% | 60% | $23,093 |
| 86 | Delaware Valley University | 93% | 56% | $28,278 |
| 87 | Pennsylvania Western University | 94% | 52% | $18,256 |
| 88 | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | 95% | 56% | $18,202 |
| 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 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Pennsylvania colleges →
Who enrolls at Pennsylvania Western University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Pennsylvania Western University admissions questions
What is the Pennsylvania Western University acceptance rate?
Pennsylvania Western University accepts 94% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 5,796 of 6,189 applicants were admitted.
Does Pennsylvania Western University require the SAT or ACT?
Pennsylvania Western University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 16% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 2% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Pennsylvania Western University?
The middle 50% of Pennsylvania Western University enrolled first-year students scored 940–1140 on the SAT and 17–25 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 Western University?
28% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (1,617 of 5,796).
Is Pennsylvania Western University getting harder to get into?
Pennsylvania Western University accepted 94% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 94% 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 Western University overview