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93.6%Acceptance
$11,388Tuition
8,134Students
51%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$47,295Earnings
Public4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalNCAA Division IIStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Admissions Details

Acceptance Rate
93.6%
Average SAT
1,045
SAT Range (25th–75th)
940–1,150
ACT Composite (avg)
22
Total Enrollment
8,134

Admissions Overview

Pennsylvania Western University maintains an open admission policy with a 93.62% acceptance rate. Nearly everyone who applies gets in, making this one of the most accessible four-year universities in Pennsylvania. The average SAT score is 1045, with most admitted students scoring between 940 and 1150. These relatively modest test score expectations reflect the university's mission to serve students from diverse academic backgrounds. The school particularly appeals to first-generation college students and those seeking affordable education close to home. Pennsylvania Western looks for students who value hands-on learning and want to be part of a supportive campus community where personal attention matters more than prestige.