Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton Acceptance Rate
Dunmore, Pennsylvania · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 2,240
- Admitted
- 2,125
- Yield
- 11.2%
- 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 Scranton's acceptance rate has risen from 76.1% in 2014–15 to 94.9% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 741 to 2,240 (+202%) over that period.
Its 94.9% rate makes Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton more selective than about 10% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 108 tracked Pennsylvania schools, it is more selective than about 9%.
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 11.2% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 741 | 564 | 76.1% | 268 |
| 2015–16 | 733 | 591 | 80.6% | 230 |
| 2016–17 | 739 | 589 | 79.7% | 250 |
| 2017–18 | 883 | 688 | 77.9% | 261 |
| 2018–19 | 666 | 548 | 82.3% | 227 |
| 2022–23 | 2,297 | 2,159 | 94% | 229 |
| 2023–24 | 2,240 | 2,125 | 94.9% | 237 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,207 | 1,144 | 94.8% |
| Men | 1,007 | 959 | 95.2% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 540–640 | 24% |
| SAT Math | 530–640 |
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 Scranton's acceptance rate?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton's acceptance rate is 94.9% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (2,125 admitted of 2,240 applicants).
Is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton test optional?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton received 2,240 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 2,125.
What SAT score do you need for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton?
Admitted students at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton typically scored 540–640 on SAT Reading/Writing and 530–640 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton getting harder to get into?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 76.1% in 2014–15 to 94.9% 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://scranton.psu.edu/.