# Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton

Hazleton, PA. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/pennsylvania-state-university-penn-state-hazleton

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton is a public college in Hazleton, PA with 501 undergraduates. It admits 96% of applicants, and admitted students average 1200 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $14,209 per year ($10,525 for families earning under $30,000). 23% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $71,762 ten years after enrolling.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 96% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 714 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 650 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 550–660 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 540–630 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $28,255 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $14,209 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $10,525 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $9,241 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $11,803 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $16,801 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $22,207 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 501 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 23% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $71,762 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $24,500 (FY2024) |

## What Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton 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-Penn State Hazleton's acceptance rate?**

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton admits 96% of applicants, which makes it open.

**What SAT score do you need for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton?**

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 550–660 on SAT Reading and Writing and 540–630 on SAT Math; the average total is 1200.

**Is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton test optional?**

Test optional (considered if submitted).

**How many students apply to Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton?**

In Fall 2023, 714 students applied to Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton and 650 were admitted; 200 enrolled.

**Does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton consider legacy status?**

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

**Does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton require an essay?**

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

**How much does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton cost?**

The sticker cost of attendance is $28,255 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $14,209.

**What is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton's graduation rate?**

23% 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 214768. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology