Will you get into Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus?
This tool calculates your chances at getting accepted into Penn State.
To appropriately analyze your chances, the calculator compares your GPA and test scores against the GPAs and test scores for Penn State’s admitted applicants. This is based on the most recent data available and was reported by the school in 2024.
Penn State Admission Standards
The table below summarizes what you need to get into Penn State.
For a more detailed breakdown of Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus admissions requirements read here.
| School Average | |
|---|---|
| Average SAT | N/A |
| Average ACT | N/A |
| Average GPA | 3.59 |
Is your high school GPA good enough for Penn State?
The average high school GPA for admitted students at Penn State is 3.59 on a 4.0 scale.
(You can calculate your high school a GPA here.)
This is a solid GPA, and Penn State is competing for quality students who have done well in high school.
Common SAT Questions and Comparisons
Will I get into Penn State with a 1400 SAT score?
Assuming you have the same GPA as an average admitted student, you have an N/A chance of getting accepted at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
Will I get into Penn State with a 1200 SAT score?
Assuming you have the same GPA as an average admitted student, you have an N/A chance of getting accepted at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
Will I get into Penn State with a 1100 SAT score?
Assuming you have the same GPA as an average admitted student, you have an N/A chance of getting accepted at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
Will I get into Penn State with a 3.9 GPA?
Assuming you have the same GPA as an average admitted student, you have an 62% chance of getting accepted at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
Will I get into Penn State with a 3.5 GPA?
Assuming you have the same GPA as an average admitted student, you have an 46% chance of getting accepted at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
Will I get into Penn State with a 3.2 GPA?
Assuming you have the same GPA as an average admitted student, you have an 33% chance of getting accepted at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
Will I get into Penn State with a 3.0 GPA?
Assuming you have the same GPA as an average admitted student, you have an 25% chance of getting accepted at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
Will I get into Penn State with a 2.5 GPA?
Assuming you have the same GPA as an average admitted student, you have an <10% chance of getting accepted at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus