Pennsylvania Public Colleges with Higher ACT Scores for Admission

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.

Comparison between Pennsylvania Public Colleges With The Highest ACT Scores

Table. Pennsylvania Public Colleges With The Highest ACT Scores Comparison
School NameACT ScoreSAT ScoreAcceptance RateYieldUndergraduate Tuition & FeesTotal PopulationGraduation RateStudents to Faculty Ratio
1
-		University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PAPublic, 4-year 31
-		1,36058.08%12.99%$41,430
($21,926)		35,72485.00%13 to 1
2
-		Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PAPublic, 4-year 30
1		1,33060.56%17.11%$41,790
($20,644)		50,73786.00%16 to 1
3
-		West Chester University of Pennsylvania West Chester, PAPublic, 4-year 27
1		1,18078.40%22.42%$22,599
($10,775)		17,17171.00%20 to 1
4
-		University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Greensburg, PAPublic, 4-year 25
1		1,15595.21%17.36%$26,584
($14,710)		1,32140.00%14 to 1
5
-		East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania East Stroudsburg, PAPublic, 4-year 23
-		1,08092.05%18.95%$19,202
($11,236)		5,63343.00%21 to 1
6
3		Indiana University of Pennsylvania Indiana, PAPublic, 4-year 22
1		1,08090.77%23.96%$16,297
($11,380)		9,07356.00%23 to 1
6Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Shippensburg, PAPublic, 4-year 22-86.50%17.51%$15,824
($13,570)		5,16156.00%18 to 1
6
-		Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Slippery Rock, PAPublic, 4-year 22
-		1,09071.47%33.51%$14,676
($10,568)		8,37666.00%20 to 1
9
3		Pennsylvania Western University California, PAPublic, 4-year 21
1		1,06094.33%27.33%$16,054
($11,436)		10,83452.00%18 to 1
Average251,16780.82%21.24%$23,828
($14,027)		16,00361.67%18 to 1