Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill Acceptance Rate
Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 816
- Admitted
- 743
- Yield
- 21.1%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Small sample: this rate is based on 816 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 Schuylkill's acceptance rate has risen from 74.8% in 2014–15 to 91.1% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 686 to 816 (+19%) over that period.
Its 91.1% rate makes Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill more selective than about 18% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 108 tracked Pennsylvania schools, it is more selective than about 27%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (92.2% for women vs 88.4% for men, a 3.8-point gap). Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 21.1% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 686 | 513 | 74.8% | 250 |
| 2015–16 | 690 | 504 | 73% | 220 |
| 2016–17 | 631 | 477 | 75.6% | 205 |
| 2017–18 | 642 | 485 | 75.5% | 178 |
| 2018–19 | 414 | 305 | 73.7% | 142 |
| 2022–23 | 928 | 796 | 85.8% | 177 |
| 2023–24 | 816 | 743 | 91.1% | 157 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 575 | 530 | 92.2% |
| Men | 233 | 206 | 88.4% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 510–590 | 16% |
| SAT Math | 480–590 |
How Pennsylvania State University compares
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Frequently asked
What is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill's acceptance rate?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill's acceptance rate is 91.1% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (743 admitted of 816 applicants).
Is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill test optional?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill received 816 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 743.
What SAT score do you need for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill?
Admitted students at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill typically scored 510–590 on SAT Reading/Writing and 480–590 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill getting harder to get into?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 74.8% in 2014–15 to 91.1% 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://schuylkill.psu.edu/.