The 2025 average ACT score of public Pennsylvania colleges is 25 which is same as last year.
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus has the highest ACT score of 31 among 9 Pennsylvania colleges that consider ACT score for admission.
Of those 9 Pennsylvania colleges, 4 schools' ACT scores increased compared to last year, and 1 schools' scores decreased. 3 schools' scores are same as last year.
The table below shows the 9 Pennsylvania colleges with the highest ACT scores along with important academic statistics.
The average undergraduate tuition & fees of the schools is $23,828 and graduate tuition & fees is $24,081 for the academic year 2024-2025.
At these High ACT Score Pennsylvania Public Colleges, the average acceptance rate is 80.82%, and the average SAT score is 1,167, making them not only cost-effective but also accessible options for a wide range of students.
| School Name | ACT Score | SAT Score | Acceptance Rate | Yield | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Total Population | Graduation Rate | Students to Faculty Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 - | University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PAPublic, 4-year | 31 - | 1,360 | 58.08% | 12.99% | $41,430 ($21,926) | 35,724 | 85.00% | 13 to 1 |
| 2 - | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PAPublic, 4-year | 30 1 | 1,330 | 60.56% | 17.11% | $41,790 ($20,644) | 50,737 | 86.00% | 16 to 1 |
| 3 - | West Chester University of Pennsylvania West Chester, PAPublic, 4-year | 27 1 | 1,180 | 78.40% | 22.42% | $22,599 ($10,775) | 17,171 | 71.00% | 20 to 1 |
| 4 - | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Greensburg, PAPublic, 4-year | 25 1 | 1,155 | 95.21% | 17.36% | $26,584 ($14,710) | 1,321 | 40.00% | 14 to 1 |
| 5 - | East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania East Stroudsburg, PAPublic, 4-year | 23 - | 1,080 | 92.05% | 18.95% | $19,202 ($11,236) | 5,633 | 43.00% | 21 to 1 |
| 6 3 | Indiana University of Pennsylvania Indiana, PAPublic, 4-year | 22 1 | 1,080 | 90.77% | 23.96% | $16,297 ($11,380) | 9,073 | 56.00% | 23 to 1 |
| 6 | Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Shippensburg, PAPublic, 4-year | 22 | - | 86.50% | 17.51% | $15,824 ($13,570) | 5,161 | 56.00% | 18 to 1 |
| 6 - | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Slippery Rock, PAPublic, 4-year | 22 - | 1,090 | 71.47% | 33.51% | $14,676 ($10,568) | 8,376 | 66.00% | 20 to 1 |
| 9 3 | Pennsylvania Western University California, PAPublic, 4-year | 21 1 | 1,060 | 94.33% | 27.33% | $16,054 ($11,436) | 10,834 | 52.00% | 18 to 1 |
| Average | 25 | 1,167 | 80.82% | 21.24% | $23,828 ($14,027) | 16,003 | 61.67% | 18 to 1 |