Admissions Details
- Acceptance Rate
- 95.3%
- Average SAT
- 1,165
- SAT Range (25th–75th)
- 1,070–1,260
- Total Enrollment
- 338
Admissions Overview
Penn State Wilkes-Barre operates with open admission, accepting 95.25% of applicants. This means nearly every student who applies gets in, making it an accessible entry point into the Penn State system. The middle 50% SAT range spans 1070-1260, though scores aren't the primary barrier here. As a regional campus, the school serves students who want Penn State credentials without the competition of University Park. With just 338 students enrolled, this campus attracts those seeking small class sizes and personal attention before potentially transferring to the main campus. The school looks for students who value the Penn State network but prefer a more intimate, supportive learning environment to start their college journey.