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Penn State Abington SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range1065 to 1250

ACT Range23 to 27

Average GPA3.34

Acceptance Rate96.8%

Penn State Abington admits most applicants, so use the numbers to decide how much your academics can stand out, not whether to apply. If your GPA is near 3.34, an SAT near or above 1250, or ACT near 27, is a strong score to submit; below 1065, test-optional may be sensible.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Penn State Abington facts and stats

Quick Facts

Penn State Abington enrolls 2,884 undergraduates in a small-town campus setting. Penn State Abington has a 77% freshman retention rate, which is above the national average of roughly 70%. Its 6-year graduation rate is 59%, and the student-to-faculty ratio is 14.2:1.

Location

Abington, PA

Undergrad Enrollment2,884

Freshman Retention77%

SettingSmall town

Student to Faculty Ratio14.2:1

Graduation Rate59%

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Penn State Abington application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

Not offered

Early Action

November 1

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

February 15

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Penn State Abington, plan to take your first SAT or ACT by spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and fall for superscore-focused retakes. For the November 1 Early Action deadline, an October retake is typically the last one whose scores can arrive in time.

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What you'll actually pay

At Penn State Abington, in-state tuition is $14,684 and out-of-state tuition is $25,080. About 48% of students receive aid, with an average merit award of $3,690. Submit the FAFSA by the February 15 priority deadline to be considered for aid.

In-State Tuition$14,684

Out-of-State Tuition$25,080

Room and Board$14,474

Average Merit Award$3,690

Application Fee$65

Students on Aid48%

Average Aid Package$13,444

Average Debt at Grad$37,419

Penn State Abington’s out-of-state tuition is $25,080, while in-state tuition is $14,684, and room and board adds about $14,474. About 48% of students receive financial aid, with an average aid package of $13,444. Merit awards average $3,690, which can help reduce the billed cost for qualifying students. Graduates leave with an average debt of $37,419.