Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington Acceptance Rate
Abington, Pennsylvania · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 6,575
- Admitted
- 6,051
- Yield
- 15%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington's acceptance rate has risen from 79.3% in 2014–15 to 92% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 3,906 to 6,575 (+68%) over that period.
Its 92% rate makes Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington more selective than about 16% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 108 tracked Pennsylvania schools, it is more selective than about 22%.
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 15% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 3,906 | 3,099 | 79.3% | 896 |
| 2015–16 | 3,946 | 3,251 | 82.4% | 872 |
| 2016–17 | 3,794 | 3,128 | 82.4% | 892 |
| 2017–18 | 5,145 | 4,385 | 85.2% | 1,056 |
| 2018–19 | 4,545 | 3,852 | 84.8% | 1,050 |
| 2022–23 | 6,463 | 6,037 | 93.4% | 885 |
| 2023–24 | 6,575 | 6,051 | 92% | 909 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 3,276 | 3,009 | 91.8% |
| Men | 3,221 | 2,972 | 92.3% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 550–650 | 28% |
| SAT Math | 540–660 | |
| ACT Composite | 21–27 | 1% |
How Pennsylvania State University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington's acceptance rate?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington's acceptance rate is 92% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (6,051 admitted of 6,575 applicants).
Is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington test optional?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington received 6,575 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 6,051.
What SAT score do you need for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington?
Admitted students at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington typically scored 550–650 on SAT Reading/Writing and 540–660 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington getting harder to get into?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 79.3% in 2014–15 to 92% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.abington.psu.edu/.