Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton Acceptance Rate
Hazleton, Pennsylvania · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 714
- Admitted
- 650
- Yield
- 30.8%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Small sample: this rate is based on 714 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 Hazleton's acceptance rate has risen from 86% in 2014–15 to 91% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 820 to 714 (-13%) over that period.
Its 91% rate makes Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton more selective than about 19% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 108 tracked Pennsylvania schools, it is more selective than about 28%.
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 30.8% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 820 | 705 | 86% | 304 |
| 2015–16 | 763 | 640 | 83.9% | 262 |
| 2016–17 | 731 | 599 | 81.9% | 306 |
| 2017–18 | 602 | 563 | 93.5% | 204 |
| 2018–19 | 473 | 406 | 85.8% | 200 |
| 2022–23 | 585 | 526 | 89.9% | 149 |
| 2023–24 | 714 | 650 | 91% | 200 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 350 | 317 | 90.6% |
| Men | 349 | 323 | 92.6% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 540–650 | 26% |
| SAT Math | 520–670 |
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 Hazleton's acceptance rate?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton's acceptance rate is 91% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (650 admitted of 714 applicants).
Is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton test optional?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton received 714 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 650.
What SAT score do you need for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton?
Admitted students at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton typically scored 540–650 on SAT Reading/Writing and 520–670 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton getting harder to get into?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 86% in 2014–15 to 91% 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://hazleton.psu.edu/.