Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny Acceptance Rate
McKeesport, Pennsylvania · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 581
- Admitted
- 550
- Yield
- 22.5%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Small sample: this rate is based on 581 applicants, so year-to-year swings can be large. Read it as approximate.
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny's acceptance rate has risen from 75.8% in 2014–15 to 94.7% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 741 to 581 (-22%) over that period.
Its 94.7% rate makes Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny more selective than about 11% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 108 tracked Pennsylvania schools, it is more selective than about 11%.
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 22.5% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 741 | 562 | 75.8% | 183 |
| 2015–16 | 594 | 468 | 78.8% | 158 |
| 2016–17 | 489 | 419 | 85.7% | 158 |
| 2017–18 | 579 | 474 | 81.9% | 115 |
| 2018–19 | 393 | 343 | 87.3% | 117 |
| 2022–23 | 672 | 589 | 87.6% | 115 |
| 2023–24 | 581 | 550 | 94.7% | 124 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 271 | 259 | 95.6% |
| Men | 302 | 283 | 93.7% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 505–635 | 16% |
| SAT Math | 515–580 |
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 Greater Allegheny's acceptance rate?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny's acceptance rate is 94.7% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (550 admitted of 581 applicants).
Is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny test optional?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny received 581 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 550.
What SAT score do you need for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny?
Admitted students at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny typically scored 505–635 on SAT Reading/Writing and 515–580 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny getting harder to get into?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 75.8% in 2014–15 to 94.7% 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://greaterallegheny.psu.edu/.