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Penn State University Park

Penn State University Park
University Park Campus
University Park, PA 16802

Official telephone: (814) 865-4700
Website: www.psu.edu
Penn State University Park
Screen last updated on: December 2016

The admissions information below is valid for the 2014 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Admissions officer: Anne Rohrbach,
Executive Director of Undergraduate Admissions
Contacting the office: 814 865-5471
814 863-7590 (fax)
admissions@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
Are refunds available on the application fee? no
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
Campus visit is: recommended
Interview is: required of some
Off-campus interview: not available
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
Special requirements for admission to specific programs:
  • Portfolio required of art program applicants.
  • Audition required of music program applicants.
  • Audition required of dance program applicants.
  • Audition required of theatre program applicants.
  • Honors Coll requires separate application.
Special programs/policies for applicants not normally admissible: EOP, conditional admission, College Assistance Migrant Program.
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
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation not considered
  • volunteer work considered
  • work experience considered
Admissions is need blind: yes
Average secondary school GPA: 3.57
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 94%
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 49%
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 24 - 29
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 78%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 14%

UNDERGRADUATE NOTIFICATION FOR FALL TERM
Notification of admission: on a rolling basis
Acceptance of admission: must accept by May 1 or within 2 weeks if notified thereafter

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 42,570
Number of applicants offered admission: 23,603 (55%)
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 8,043 (34%)
School has a waiting list policy: no
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 33%
Tuition deposit amount: $200, nonrefundable
Room deposit amount: $100, partially refundable
Admission may be deferred: yes, up to 1 year

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