Pennsylvania State University SAT and ACT scores
University Park, PA · public college · 42,223 undergraduates. These are the scores of first-year students who sent them; the college is test-optional, so students with lower scores often don't send them.
Updated October 29, 2026 · College Scorecard data release 06/10/2026
Test policy and the CLT
- SAT and ACT: Test-optional (considered, not required), as Pennsylvania State University reports it to the federal government. Check the college's admissions site for this year's rule.
- CLT: Not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026.
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Questions people ask
What SAT score do you need for Pennsylvania State University?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent SAT scores to Pennsylvania State University scored 1240 to 1420, with an average of 1337. A score at or above 1330 puts you in the upper half of that range. Scores below the range don't rule you out, but they make the rest of the application matter more.
What ACT score do you need for Pennsylvania State University?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent ACT scores scored 27 to 32. A 32 or higher puts you in the top quarter of students who sent ACT scores.
Does Pennsylvania State University require the SAT or ACT?
Pennsylvania State University reports its test policy to the federal government as "Considered but not required". Policies change from year to year, so confirm on the college's admissions website before you apply.
Does Pennsylvania State University accept the CLT?
Pennsylvania State University is not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026. Ask its admissions office before sending CLT scores.
Colleges in Pennsylvania with similar scores
- Muhlenberg CollegeSAT 1250–1410
- Drexel UniversitySAT 1240–1440
- Gettysburg CollegeSAT 1270–1460
- Ursinus CollegeSAT 1200–1385
- University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh CampusSAT 1280–1460
Colleges elsewhere with similar scores
- Otis College of Art and DesignSAT 1265–1395
- Patrick Henry CollegeSAT 1240–1420
- University of Alabama at BirminghamSAT 1210–1450
- University of Florida-OnlineSAT 1250–1410
- University of Maryland-Baltimore CountySAT 1240–1420
- University of the PacificSAT 1183–1480
More about Pennsylvania State University
Sources
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard: Pennsylvania State University (data release 06/10/2026; scores and test policy as reported by the college to IPEDS)
- Classic Learning Test, colleges that accept the CLT, read October 29, 2026
- CLT and SAT concordance and CLT and ACT concordance, read October 29, 2026