Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg Acceptance Rate
Middletown, Pennsylvania · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 10,296
- Admitted
- 9,924
- Yield
- 12.2%
- 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 Harrisburg's acceptance rate has risen from 82.1% in 2014–15 to 96.4% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 3,404 to 10,296 (+202%) over that period.
Its 96.4% rate makes Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg more selective than about 7% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 108 tracked Pennsylvania schools, it is more selective than about 5%.
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 12.2% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 3,404 | 2,794 | 82.1% | 794 |
| 2015–16 | 3,938 | 3,342 | 84.9% | 858 |
| 2016–17 | 4,153 | 3,510 | 84.5% | 1,023 |
| 2017–18 | 5,574 | 4,668 | 83.7% | 962 |
| 2018–19 | 4,588 | 4,026 | 87.8% | 987 |
| 2022–23 | 9,925 | 9,483 | 95.5% | 1,197 |
| 2023–24 | 10,296 | 9,924 | 96.4% | 1,210 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 4,698 | 4,528 | 96.4% |
| Men | 5,500 | 5,304 | 96.4% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 560–650 | 27% |
| SAT Math | 550–670 | |
| ACT Composite | 26–30 | 2% |
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 Harrisburg's acceptance rate?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg's acceptance rate is 96.4% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (9,924 admitted of 10,296 applicants).
Is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg test optional?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg received 10,296 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 9,924.
What SAT score do you need for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg?
Admitted students at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg typically scored 560–650 on SAT Reading/Writing and 550–670 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg getting harder to get into?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 82.1% in 2014–15 to 96.4% 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://harrisburg.psu.edu/.