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Penn State York

Penn State York
1031 Edgecomb Avenue
York, PA 17403


Fax number: (717) 771-4062
Website: https://www.york.psu.edu/
Screen last updated on: February 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2023 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 800 778-6227 6227
800 778-6227 6227 (toll free)

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Application fee: $65
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT considered if submitted
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: yes

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report important
  • class rank not considered
  • recommendations not considered
  • standardized test scores considered
  • essay not considered
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview not considered
  • extracurricular activities not considered
  • particular talent/ability considered
  • character/personal qualities not considered
  • alumni/ae relationship considered
  • geographical residence considered
  • state residency considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation considered
  • volunteer work not considered
  • work experience not considered
Average secondary school GPA: 3.36
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 97%
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 38%
Average SAT I: 560 verbal, 575 math
Combined SAT I middle 50% range: 1120 - 1290
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 23 - 26
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 39%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 3%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 2,005
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 1,862
School has a waiting list policy: no
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 13%

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