# Pennsylvania State University-World Campus

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

Pennsylvania State University-World Campus is a public college in University Park, PA with 7,877 undergraduates. It admits 91% of applicants, and admitted students average 1248 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $12,651 per year ($10,210 for families earning under $30,000). 51% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $71,762 ten years after enrolling.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 91% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 882 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 708 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 560–680 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 530–655 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 26–32 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $21,968 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $12,651 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $10,210 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $11,697 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $11,566 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $15,234 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $20,395 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 7,877 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 51% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $71,762 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $24,500 (FY2024) |

## What Pennsylvania State University-World 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-World Campus's acceptance rate?**

Pennsylvania State University-World Campus admits 91% of applicants, which makes it open.

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

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 560–680 on SAT Reading and Writing and 530–655 on SAT Math; the average total is 1248.

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

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 26–32.

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

Test optional (considered if submitted).

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

In Fall 2023, 882 students applied to Pennsylvania State University-World Campus and 708 were admitted; 335 enrolled.

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

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

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

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

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

The sticker cost of attendance is $21,968 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $12,651.

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

51% 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 479956. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology