Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York Acceptance Rate
York, Pennsylvania · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 2,012
- Admitted
- 1,855
- Yield
- 10%
- 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 York's acceptance rate has risen from 83.3% in 2014–15 to 92.2% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 1,393 to 2,012 (+44%) over that period.
Its 92.2% rate makes Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York more selective than about 16% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 108 tracked Pennsylvania schools, it is more selective than about 20%.
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 10% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,393 | 1,161 | 83.3% | 310 |
| 2015–16 | 1,397 | 1,196 | 85.6% | 320 |
| 2016–17 | 1,196 | 996 | 83.3% | 303 |
| 2017–18 | 1,474 | 1,216 | 82.5% | 287 |
| 2018–19 | 1,139 | 972 | 85.3% | 256 |
| 2022–23 | 2,005 | 1,862 | 92.9% | 192 |
| 2023–24 | 2,012 | 1,855 | 92.2% | 185 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 926 | 850 | 91.8% |
| Men | 1,064 | 984 | 92.5% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 530–630 | 35% |
| SAT Math | 540–640 |
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 York's acceptance rate?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York's acceptance rate is 92.2% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,855 admitted of 2,012 applicants).
Is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York test optional?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York received 2,012 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,855.
What SAT score do you need for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York?
Admitted students at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York typically scored 530–630 on SAT Reading/Writing and 540–640 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York getting harder to get into?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 83.3% in 2014–15 to 92.2% 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.york.psu.edu/.