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Pennsylvania State University-World Campus

University Park, Pennsylvania · Public

85%acceptance rate
1100–1280SAT middle 50%
13–35ACT middle 50%
$21,171average net price, in-state

Pennsylvania State University-World Campus admitted 85% of 1,134 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1100–1280 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 31% of students graduate within six years.

Your chances at Pennsylvania State University-World Campus

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Early decision and early action

Pennsylvania State University-World Campus offers early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.

What admissions weighs

How Pennsylvania State University-World Campus rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.

Very important

  • GPA

Important

  • Course rigor

Considered

  • Test scores
  • Talent or ability
  • Where you live
  • State residency

Not considered

  • Class rank
  • Essay
  • Recommendations
  • Interview
  • Activities
  • Character
  • First generation
  • Legacy
  • Religion
  • Volunteering
  • Work experience
  • Showing interest

High school GPA

First-year students averaged a 3.11 GPA. 10% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.

  • 4.04%
  • 3.75–3.9913%
  • 3.50–3.7416%
  • 3.25–3.4913%
  • 3.00–3.2412%
  • 2.50–2.9921%
  • 2.00–2.4920%
  • Under 2.02%

Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.

What it costs

Full price with housing is – a year. After grants, students paid $21,171 on average (in-state).

Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:

  • $0–30k$18,032
  • $30–48k$20,397
  • $48–75k$20,910
  • $75–110k$25,494
  • $110k+$25,449

Quick answers

What is Pennsylvania State University-World Campus’s acceptance rate?

Pennsylvania State University-World Campus admitted 85% of applicants: 964 of 1,134 (Common Data Set 2025-2026).

What SAT score do you need for Pennsylvania State University-World Campus?

The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1100 to 1280, with a median around 1170. A score at or above 1170 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.

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