PSU
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley
Center Valley, PA
97% admitted · $12,029/yr after aid
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton
Dunmore, PA · Public · Large suburb · Website
- Admission rate
- 99%
- Open
- Average net price
- $12,204
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 31%
- Median earnings
- $71,762
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton is a public college in Dunmore, PA with 793 undergraduates. It admits 99% of applicants, and admitted students average 1190 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $12,204 per year ($7,637 for families earning under $30,000). 31% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $71,762 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 99%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 2,240
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 2,125
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 11%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing560–650
200800
SAT Math540–620
200800
What Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton 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
- $22,446
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $15,240
- Out-of-state tuition
- $25,672
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$7,637
- $30–48k$9,601
- $48–75k$7,877
- $75–110k$14,358
- $110k+$18,874
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 31%
- Freshman retention
- 79%
- Median earnings
- $71,762
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $24,500
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 793
- Student–faculty ratio
- 11:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 47%
- White68%
- Hispanic11%
- Black5%
- Asian9%
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton FAQ
What is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton's acceptance rate?+
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton admits 99% of applicants, which makes it open.
What SAT score do you need for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 560–650 on SAT Reading and Writing and 540–620 on SAT Math; the average total is 1190.
Is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton?+
In Fall 2023, 2,240 students applied to Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton and 2,125 were admitted; 237 enrolled.
Does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton consider legacy status?+
No. Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton require an essay?+
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $22,446 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $12,204.
What is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton's graduation rate?+
31% 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 214652 · How we use this data
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