Applying to Pennsylvania Western

Acceptance Rate	SAT Median
93.62%	1,050

Pennsylvania Western University's acceptance rate is 93.62% for 2023 admission. A total of 8,463 students applied and 7,923 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 68th out of 122 Pennsylvania colleges with competitive admission.

The median SAT score is 1,050 and the ACT score is 21 at Pennsylvania Western. Pennsylvania Western's SAT score ranks 62nd out of 92 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 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.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics 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)

Pennsylvania Western University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

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 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 580 and the 25^th percentile is 470. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 570 and 25^th percentile is 470 .

The median ACT composite score is 21 with 75^th percentile score of 25 and 25^th 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).

2023 SAT and ACT Scores at Pennsylvania Western
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th 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)

Pennsylvania Western University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

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.

First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at Pennsylvania Western
	Total	Men	Women
Total	2,031	795	1,236
Full-time	1,912	761	1,151
Part-time	119	34	85

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 .

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	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.

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)

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