Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona Acceptance Rate
Altoona, Pennsylvania · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 7,134
- Admitted
- 6,942
- Yield
- 12.4%
- 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 Altoona's acceptance rate has risen from 88.3% in 2014–15 to 97.3% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 5,630 to 7,134 (+27%) over that period.
Its 97.3% rate makes Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona more selective than about 5% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 108 tracked Pennsylvania schools, it is more selective than about 3%.
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 12.4% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 5,630 | 4,974 | 88.3% | 1,487 |
| 2015–16 | 5,738 | 5,129 | 89.4% | 1,379 |
| 2016–17 | 5,120 | 4,582 | 89.5% | 1,203 |
| 2017–18 | 5,430 | 5,009 | 92.2% | 1,274 |
| 2018–19 | 4,486 | 4,077 | 90.9% | 1,141 |
| 2022–23 | 7,523 | 7,204 | 95.8% | 905 |
| 2023–24 | 7,134 | 6,942 | 97.3% | 859 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 3,955 | 3,849 | 97.3% |
| Men | 3,116 | 3,036 | 97.4% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 530–630 | 27% |
| SAT Math | 520–630 | |
| ACT Composite | 22–27 | 3% |
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 Altoona's acceptance rate?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona's acceptance rate is 97.3% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (6,942 admitted of 7,134 applicants).
Is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona test optional?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona received 7,134 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 6,942.
What SAT score do you need for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona?
Admitted students at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona typically scored 530–630 on SAT Reading/Writing and 520–630 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona getting harder to get into?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 88.3% in 2014–15 to 97.3% 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://altoona.psu.edu/.