# Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus

University Park, PA. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/pennsylvania-state-university-main-campus

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is a public college in University Park, PA with 42,284 undergraduates. It admits 61% of applicants, and admitted students average 1337 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $33,675 per year ($22,193 for families earning under $30,000). 85% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $71,762 ten years after enrolling.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 61% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 85,956 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 46,605 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 620–700 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 620–720 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 27–32 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $41,003 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $33,675 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $22,193 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $21,267 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $25,458 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $31,948 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $39,140 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 42,284 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 85% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $71,762 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $24,500 (FY2024) |

## What Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Considered
- Class rank: Not considered
- Essay or personal statement: Considered
- Recommendations: Not considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Not considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## FAQ

**What is Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus's acceptance rate?**

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus admits 61% of applicants, which makes it accessible.

**What SAT score do you need for Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus?**

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 620–700 on SAT Reading and Writing and 620–720 on SAT Math; the average total is 1337.

**What ACT score do you need for Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus?**

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 27–32.

**Is Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus test optional?**

Test optional (considered if submitted).

**How many students apply to Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus?**

In Fall 2023, 85,956 students applied to Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus and 46,605 were admitted; 9,040 enrolled.

**Does Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus consider legacy status?**

No. Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

**Does Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus require an essay?**

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).

**How much does Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus cost?**

The sticker cost of attendance is $41,003 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $33,675.

**What is Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus's graduation rate?**

85% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.


## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 214777. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology