Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly Acceptance Rate
Lemont Furnace, Pennsylvania · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 731
- Admitted
- 670
- Yield
- 17.5%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Small sample: this rate is based on 731 applicants, so year-to-year swings can be large. Read it as approximate.
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly's acceptance rate has risen from 83.6% in 2014–15 to 91.7% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 579 to 731 (+26%) over that period.
Its 91.7% rate makes Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly more selective than about 17% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 108 tracked Pennsylvania schools, it is more selective than about 23%.
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 17.5% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 579 | 484 | 83.6% | 196 |
| 2015–16 | 659 | 533 | 80.9% | 193 |
| 2016–17 | 593 | 475 | 80.1% | 194 |
| 2017–18 | 728 | 598 | 82.1% | 182 |
| 2018–19 | 532 | 428 | 80.5% | 192 |
| 2022–23 | 872 | 704 | 80.7% | 102 |
| 2023–24 | 731 | 670 | 91.7% | 117 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 416 | 382 | 91.8% |
| Men | 303 | 277 | 91.4% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 540–630 | 14% |
| SAT Math | 540–635 |
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 Fayette- Eberly's acceptance rate?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly's acceptance rate is 91.7% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (670 admitted of 731 applicants).
Is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly test optional?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly received 731 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 670.
What SAT score do you need for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly?
Admitted students at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly typically scored 540–630 on SAT Reading/Writing and 540–635 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly getting harder to get into?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 83.6% in 2014–15 to 91.7% 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://fayette.psu.edu/.