Pennsylvania State University-World Campus Acceptance Rate
University Park, Pennsylvania · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 882
- Admitted
- 708
- Yield
- 47.3%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Small sample: this rate is based on 882 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-World Campus's acceptance rate has risen from 58.1% in 2014–15 to 80.3% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 904 to 882 (-2%) over that period.
Its 80.3% rate makes Pennsylvania State University-World Campus more selective than about 42% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 108 tracked Pennsylvania schools, it is more selective than about 49%.
In 2023–24, men were admitted at a higher rate (78.6% for women vs 83.3% for men, a 4.7-point gap). Pennsylvania State University-World Campus has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 47.3% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 904 | 525 | 58.1% | 268 |
| 2015–16 | 1,125 | 682 | 60.6% | 351 |
| 2016–17 | 1,561 | 898 | 57.5% | 327 |
| 2017–18 | 5,308 | 3,545 | 66.8% | 298 |
| 2018–19 | 962 | 522 | 54.3% | 219 |
| 2022–23 | 857 | 700 | 81.7% | 299 |
| 2023–24 | 882 | 708 | 80.3% | 335 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 481 | 378 | 78.6% |
| Men | 378 | 315 | 83.3% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 550–690 | 12% |
| SAT Math | 550–650 | |
| ACT Composite | 18–30 | 3% |
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-World Campus's acceptance rate?
Pennsylvania State University-World Campus's acceptance rate is 80.3% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (708 admitted of 882 applicants).
Is Pennsylvania State University-World Campus test optional?
Pennsylvania State University-World Campus is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Pennsylvania State University-World Campus?
Pennsylvania State University-World Campus received 882 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 708.
What SAT score do you need for Pennsylvania State University-World Campus?
Admitted students at Pennsylvania State University-World Campus typically scored 550–690 on SAT Reading/Writing and 550–650 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Pennsylvania State University-World Campus getting harder to get into?
Pennsylvania State University-World Campus has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 58.1% in 2014–15 to 80.3% 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://www.worldcampus.psu.edu/.