Penn State Statistics
Thank you for your interest in Penn State. In choosing a university to attend, it is important to find a good fit – a place that provides a challenging academic environment, allows you to pursue your interests, offers other students that share those interests, and also introduces you to new students and experiences that may expand your horizons. We think Penn State provides that very environment. Explore the important demographic information and admission statistics below to help you determine if it could be the right fit for you.
Class of 2023 Profile and Middle 50% GPA Data
The ranges in the chart below represent the middle 50 percent of students offered admission for Summer/Fall 2019—they are not cutoffs or averages. This chart is for estimating purposes only and in no way represents a promise or guarantee of admission.
Placing in the upper end of both ranges increases the likelihood of being offered your first choice of campus and/or major. Placing in the lower end may require you to be more flexible in making your campus (and perhaps major) choices.
Summer/Fall 2019 Middle 50% GPA Statistics
| High School GPA (4.0 scale) |
3.55-3.97 |
3.07-3.60 |
Summer/Fall 2019 Middle 50% SAT Statistics
Scores computed based on a 1600-point scale.
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing + Math |
1250-1430 |
1070-1290 |
Summer/Fall 2019 Middle 50% ACT Statistics
| Composite ACT |
28-32 |
23-28 |
Summer/Fall 2018 Class Profile
| Total Applications University-wide |
68,187 |
| Total First-Year Students University-wide |
15,162 |
| Total First-Year Students at University Park |
8,055 |
| Total First-Year International Applications |
13,605 |
| Total First-Year International Students University-wide |
1,744 |
First-Year Application Evaluation
The most important piece of our review is your academic record, which represents your individual four years of academic development. Penn State’s holistic assessment of application materials includes the academic courses, grades, and levels of those courses and standardized test scores, plus additional factors that may include an audition, a portfolio review, the geographic and cultural background of the student, the personal statement, and the activities list. We take a hard look at the many roles you serve as a student, sibling, athlete, son or daughter, volunteer, and/or employee. Assembling a class of students with diverse interests and experiences is a task that we take seriously.
Penn State does not have a minimum GPA or standardized test score used for admission. There are no such things as “cut-offs.” We review students in a holistic manner, taking into account a full range of factors.
Transfer Student Statistics
The following represents key statistics for transfer students at Penn State.
Summer/Fall 2018 Class Profile
| Total Applications University-wide |
9,258 |
| Total Transfer Students University-wide |
3,229 |
| Total Transfer Students at University Park |
333 |
| Total Transfer Students at Commonwealth Campuses |
1,447 |
| Total Transfer Students at World Campus |
1,449 |
Penn State Student Body Statistics
To get a better idea of the demographics and diversity of Penn State, review the key student statistics for the 2018-2019 academic year.
Enrollment for 2017-2018
| Total Undergraduates University-wide |
76,646 |
| Total Undergraduates at University Park |
40,363 |
| Total Undergraduates at Other Campuses |
27,937 |
Gender by Percentage for 2018-2019
| Female Undergraduates University-wide |
46% |
| Male Undergraduates University-wide |
54% |
Residency by Percentage for 2018-2019
| Pennsylvania Students University-wide |
65% |
| Pennsylvania Students at University Park |
57% |
| Pennsylvania Students at Commonwealth Campuses |
82% |
| Out-of-state Students University-wide |
35% |
| Out-of-state Students at University Park |
42% |
| Out-of-state Students at Commonwealth Campuses |
18% |
Diversity in Undergraduate Enrollment University-wide by Percentage for 2018-2019
| African American |
5.65% |
| Asian American |
6.12% |
| Hispanic/Latino |
7.31% |
| Native American/Alaskan Native |
0.14% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander |
0.12% |
| White |
65.60% |
| Multiple Races |
3.36% |
| Unknown/Undeclared |
2.36% |
| International |
9.34% |
