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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington
Abington, PA · Public · Large suburb · Website
- Admission rate
- 97%
- Open
- Average net price
- $14,429
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 22%
- Median earnings
- $71,762
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington is a public college in Abington, PA with 2,877 undergraduates. It admits 97% of applicants, and admitted students average 1181 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $14,429 per year ($10,447 for families earning under $30,000). 22% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $71,762 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 97%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 6,575
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 6,051
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 15%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing540–635
200800
SAT Math530–630
200800
ACT Composite23–27
136
What Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $24,858
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $15,300
- Out-of-state tuition
- $25,946
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$10,447
- $30–48k$9,661
- $48–75k$11,182
- $75–110k$16,224
- $110k+$23,678
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 22%
- Freshman retention
- 77%
- Median earnings
- $71,762
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $24,500
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 2,877
- Student–faculty ratio
- 14:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 44%
- White44%
- Hispanic13%
- Black13%
- Asian18%
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington FAQ
What is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington's acceptance rate?+
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington admits 97% of applicants, which makes it open.
What SAT score do you need for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 540–635 on SAT Reading and Writing and 530–630 on SAT Math; the average total is 1181.
What ACT score do you need for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 23–27.
Is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington?+
In Fall 2023, 6,575 students applied to Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington and 6,051 were admitted; 909 enrolled.
Does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington consider legacy status?+
No. Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington require an essay?+
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $24,858 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $14,429.
What is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington's graduation rate?+
22% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 214801 · How we use this data
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