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Penn State Schuylkill

Penn State Schuylkill
200 University Drive
Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972-2208

Official telephone: (570) 385-6000
Website: www.sl.psu.edu
Screen last updated on: December 2016

The admissions information below is valid for the 2013 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Admissions officer: Jerry Bowman,
Admissions Officer
Contacting the office: 570 385-6242
570 385-3672 (fax)
jxb25@psu.edu

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? no
Priority filing date for fall: November 30
Freshmen are accepted for terms other than fall: yes
Application fee: $50
Can the application fee be waived? yes
Is the Common Application form accepted? no
Supplemental forms required for those using Common Application: 0
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
A general college preparatory program is: recommended
Interview is: neither required nor recommended
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT required
School's test preference: no preference
Aside from admissions, test scores are used for: counseling, placement
High school units required or recommended:
English: 4 required, 4 recommended
Foreign language: 2 required, 2 recommended
Math: 3 required, 3 recommended
Science: 3 required, 3 recommended
Social studies: 3 required, 3 recommended
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: yes

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank considered
  • recommendations considered
  • standardized test scores very important
  • essay considered
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview not considered
  • extracurricular activities considered
  • particular talent/ability considered
  • character/personal qualities considered
  • alumni/ae relationship considered
  • geographical residence not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • volunteer work considered
  • work experience considered
Admissions is need blind: yes
Average secondary school GPA: 2.75
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 98%
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 65%
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 18 - 21
Test taken by majority of applicants: SAT I
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 90%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 3%

UNDERGRADUATE NOTIFICATION FOR FALL TERM
Notification of admission: on a rolling basis
Acceptance of admission: must accept by May 1

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 693
Number of applicants offered admission: 562 (81%)
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 248 (44%)
School has a waiting list policy: no
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 29%
Tuition deposit amount: $125, partially refundable
Room deposit amount: $100
Admission may be deferred: yes, up to 1 year

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