Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of Pennsylvania Western University is 93.62% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 25.63%. 3,323 men and 5,140 women applied to Pennsylvania Western and 3,064 men and 4,859 women students were accepted.
Among them, 795 men and 1,236 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Pennsylvania Western.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 8,463 | 3,323 | 5,140 | 0 | 0 |
| Admitted | 7,923 | 3,064 | 4,859 | 0 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 2,031 | 795 | 1,236 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 93.62% | 92.21% | 94.53% | - | - |
| Yield | 25.63% | 25.95% | 25.44% | - | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 300 students (15% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 67 students (3%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Pennsylvania Western.
The median SAT score is 1,050 with 530 SAT EBRW and 520 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 580 and the 25th percentile is 470. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 570 and 25th percentile is 470 .
The median ACT composite score is 21 with 75th percentile score of 25 and 25th percentile score of 18 at Pennsylvania Western. The median ACT math score is 21 and the ACT English score is 20.
The SAT and ACT scores at Pennsylvania Western University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,079, ACT: 22 - public master's college and university with larger programs).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 940 | 1050 | 1150 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 470 | 530 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 470 | 520 | 570 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 21 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 21 | 25 |
| ACT English | 16 | 20 | 25 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type
For the academic year 2022-23, total 2,031 first-year students enrolled in Pennsylvania Western. The proportion of full-time students is 94.14% and part-time students is 5.86%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 39.14% and women students is 60.86%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Pennsylvania Western.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,031 | 795 | 1,236 | 0 | 0 |
| Full-time | 1,912 | 761 | 1,151 | 0 | 0 |
| Part-time | 119 | 34 | 85 | 0 | 0 |
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), 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 .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Considered, if submitted |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Considered, if submitted |
| 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 $50 for graduate schools of Pennsylvania Western University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Pennsylvania Western.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $35 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $50 |
| Admission Information | https://www.pennwest.edu/admissions |
| Online Application | https://adm.pennwest.edu/portal/application |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, 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) |