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Penn State Beaver

Penn State Beaver
100 University Drive
Monaca, PA 15061

Official telephone: (724) 773-3800
Fax number: (724) 773-3557
Website: https://beaver.psu.edu/
Screen last updated on: December 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2024 academic year.

ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 877 564-6778 6778
877 564-6778 6778 (toll free)

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Application fee: $65
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Interview is: required of some
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT considered if submitted
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: yes
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: 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
  • volunteer work not considered
  • work experience not considered
Average secondary school GPA: 3.3
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 96%
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 27%
Average SAT I: 550 verbal, 555 math
Combined SAT I middle 50% range: 1070 - 1290
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 21 - 26
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 24%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 5%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 1,602
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 1,477
School has a waiting list policy: no
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 25%
Admission may be deferred: yes

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