Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver Acceptance Rate
Monaca, Pennsylvania · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,603
- Admitted
- 1,478
- Yield
- 11.2%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver's acceptance rate has risen from 81.1% in 2014–15 to 92.2% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 787 to 1,603 (+104%) over that period.
Its 92.2% rate makes Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver more selective than about 16% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 108 tracked Pennsylvania schools, it is more selective than about 20%.
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 11.2% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 787 | 638 | 81.1% | 218 |
| 2015–16 | 753 | 620 | 82.3% | 210 |
| 2016–17 | 737 | 633 | 85.9% | 231 |
| 2017–18 | 792 | 644 | 81.3% | 184 |
| 2018–19 | 1,298 | 835 | 64.3% | 185 |
| 2022–23 | 1,707 | 1,591 | 93.2% | 168 |
| 2023–24 | 1,603 | 1,478 | 92.2% | 165 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 745 | 691 | 92.8% |
| Men | 846 | 775 | 91.6% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 520–660 | 24% |
| SAT Math | 530–660 | |
| ACT Composite | 21–26 | 5% |
How Pennsylvania State University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver's acceptance rate?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver's acceptance rate is 92.2% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,478 admitted of 1,603 applicants).
Is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver test optional?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver received 1,603 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,478.
What SAT score do you need for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver?
Admitted students at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver typically scored 520–660 on SAT Reading/Writing and 530–660 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver getting harder to get into?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 81.1% in 2014–15 to 92.2% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://beaver.psu.edu/.