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Northeast colleges: SAT scores, ACT scores, acceptance rates, and admissions requirements
SAT and ACT score ranges, acceptance rates, and admissions data for Northeast colleges in one place.
Northeast admissions at a glance
Number of schools726
Average acceptance rate74.9%
Average SAT range1145–1316
Average ACT range25–30
Most selective Northeast schools
Acely's college admissions directory helps students and families compare acceptance rates, SAT and ACT score ranges, tuition, financial aid and scholarship opportunities across Northeast colleges and universities. Use this interactive resource to determine what may be safety, target, or reach schools based on your current test scores and your preferences.
Data sourced from Peterson's annual survey of undergraduate institutions. Data last updated: May 2026
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Penn State Shenango
Sharon, PASAT Range1170 to 1170ACT Range24 to 24Average GPA3.4Acceptance Rate92.2% - View schoolPublicMedium
Penn State Harrisburg
Middletown, PASAT Range1140 to 1300ACT Range22 to 31Average GPA3.4Acceptance Rate97.6% - View schoolPublicSmall
University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg
Greensburg, PASAT Range1055 to 1253ACT Range17 to 26Average GPA3.4Acceptance Rate95.2% - View schoolPublicMediumSAT Range1120 to 1300ACT Range25 to 31Average GPA3.5Acceptance Rate96.8%
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Manor College
Jenkintown, PASAT Range725 to 935ACT RangeN/AAverage GPA2.3Acceptance Rate94.9% - View schoolPublicMedium
Penn State Abington
Abington, PASAT Range1065 to 1250ACT Range23 to 27Average GPA3.3Acceptance Rate96.8% - View schoolPublicSmall
Penn State New Kensington
New Kensington, PASAT Range1125 to 1260ACT Range18 to 18Average GPA3.4Acceptance Rate95.3% - View schoolPublicSmall
Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus
Lemont Furnace, PASAT Range1110 to 1250ACT Range21 to 21Average GPA3.5Acceptance Rate95.5% - View schoolPublicSmall
Penn State Beaver
Monaca, PASAT Range1100 to 1290ACT Range24 to 27Average GPA3.3Acceptance Rate95.7% - View schoolPublicSmall
Penn State Schuylkill
Schuylkill Haven, PASAT Range1080 to 1240ACT Range15 to 21Average GPA3.3Acceptance Rate96.6%
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