Applying to Pennsylvania Western

Acceptance Rate	SAT Median
93.65%	1,070

Pennsylvania Western University's acceptance rate is 93.65% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 6,189 students applied and 5,796 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into Pennsylvania Western.

Pennsylvania Western's acceptance rate places 74th out of 120 Pennsylvania colleges with competitive admission.

The median SAT score is 1,070 and the ACT score is 22 at Pennsylvania Western. Pennsylvania Western's SAT score ranks 58th out of 91 Pennsylvania colleges that consider SAT score for admission.

To apply to Pennsylvania Western, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Pennsylvania Western University is 93.65% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 27.90%. 2,560 men and 3,629 women applied to Pennsylvania Western and 2,383 men and 3,413 women students were accepted.

Among them, 644 men and 973 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Pennsylvania Western.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Pennsylvania Western
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	6,189	2,560	3,629	0	0
Admitted	5,796	2,383	3,413	0	0
Enrolled	1,617	644	973	0	0
Acceptance Rate	93.65%	93.09%	94.05%	-	-
Yield	27.90%	27.02%	28.51%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Pennsylvania Western University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 262 students (16% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 36 students (2%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Pennsylvania Western.

The median SAT score is 1,070 with 540 SAT EBRW and 530 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 590 and the 25^th percentile is 480. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 580 and 25^th percentile is 460 .

The median ACT composite score is 22 with 75^th percentile score of 26 and 25^th percentile score of 20 at Pennsylvania Western. The median ACT math score is 23 and the ACT English score is 22.

The SAT and ACT scores at Pennsylvania Western University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,094, ACT: 22 - public master's college and university with larger programs).

2024 SAT and ACT Scores at Pennsylvania Western
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	940	1070	1170
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	480	540	590
SAT Math	460	530	580
ACT Composite	20	22	26
ACT Math	18	23	26
ACT English	20	22	25

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Pennsylvania Western University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2023-24, total 1,617 first-year students enrolled in Pennsylvania Western. The proportion of full-time students is 94.43% and part-time students is 5.57%.

By gender, the proportion of men students is 39.83% and women students is 60.17%.

The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Pennsylvania Western.

First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at Pennsylvania Western
	Total	Men	Women
Total	1,617	644	973
Full-time	1,527	622	905
Part-time	90	22	68

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Pennsylvania Western. The english proficiency test is reqired .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Pennsylvania Western University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

Pennsylvania Western Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Considered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required
Recommendations	Considered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Considered, if submitted
Personal statement or essay	Considered, if submitted
Legacy status	Considered, if submitted

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $35 for undergraduate schools and $35 for graduate schools of Pennsylvania Western University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Pennsylvania Western.

Admission Information for Applying to Pennsylvania Western
Open Admission Policy	No
Undergraduate Application Fees	$35
Graduate Application Fees	$35
Admission Information	https://www.pennwest.edu/admissions
Online Application	https://www.pennwest.edu/apply
Calendar System	Semester
Course for High School Students	Offers within a dual enrollment
Credits Accepted	Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered	1-Year Certificate, 2-Years Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Professional Practice)

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