Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto Acceptance Rate
Mont Alto, Pennsylvania · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 608
- Admitted
- 549
- Yield
- 24.2%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Small sample: this rate is based on 608 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 Mont Alto's acceptance rate has risen from 78% in 2014–15 to 90.3% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 778 to 608 (-22%) over that period.
Its 90.3% rate makes Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto more selective than about 20% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 108 tracked Pennsylvania schools, it is more selective than about 31%.
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 24.2% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 778 | 607 | 78% | 276 |
| 2015–16 | 688 | 546 | 79.4% | 246 |
| 2016–17 | 711 | 552 | 77.6% | 269 |
| 2017–18 | 733 | 548 | 74.8% | 203 |
| 2018–19 | 554 | 422 | 76.2% | 208 |
| 2022–23 | 678 | 619 | 91.3% | 190 |
| 2023–24 | 608 | 549 | 90.3% | 133 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 374 | 341 | 91.2% |
| Men | 225 | 199 | 88.4% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 550–620 | 26% |
| SAT Math | 530–610 |
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 Mont Alto's acceptance rate?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto's acceptance rate is 90.3% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (549 admitted of 608 applicants).
Is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto test optional?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto received 608 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 549.
What SAT score do you need for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto?
Admitted students at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto typically scored 550–620 on SAT Reading/Writing and 530–610 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto getting harder to get into?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 78% in 2014–15 to 90.3% 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://montalto.psu.edu/.