Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre Acceptance Rate
Dallas, Pennsylvania · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 640
- Admitted
- 605
- Yield
- 14.9%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Small sample: this rate is based on 640 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 Wilkes-Barre's acceptance rate has risen from 83.8% in 2014–15 to 94.5% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 426 to 640 (+50%) over that period.
Its 94.5% rate makes Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre more selective than about 11% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 108 tracked Pennsylvania schools, it is more selective than about 12%.
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 14.9% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 426 | 357 | 83.8% | 137 |
| 2015–16 | 411 | 360 | 87.6% | 143 |
| 2016–17 | 366 | 303 | 82.8% | 125 |
| 2017–18 | 433 | 357 | 82.4% | 103 |
| 2018–19 | 293 | 252 | 86% | 88 |
| 2022–23 | 653 | 622 | 95.3% | 127 |
| 2023–24 | 640 | 605 | 94.5% | 90 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 302 | 283 | 93.7% |
| Men | 326 | 311 | 95.4% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 530–660 | 18% |
| SAT Math | 530–645 |
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 Wilkes-Barre's acceptance rate?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre's acceptance rate is 94.5% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (605 admitted of 640 applicants).
Is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre test optional?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre received 640 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 605.
What SAT score do you need for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre?
Admitted students at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre typically scored 530–660 on SAT Reading/Writing and 530–645 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre getting harder to get into?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 83.8% in 2014–15 to 94.5% 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://wilkesbarre.psu.edu/.