Penn State Greater Allegheny SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
Penn State Greater Allegheny admits most applicants, but the 1110-1250 SAT range shows submitted scores still reflect solid preparation. If your SAT falls in that range, sending it can support your application; if not, test-optional gives you room to emphasize your GPA and coursework.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
Penn State Greater Allegheny facts and stats
Penn State Greater Allegheny enrolls about 352 undergraduates in a small-town campus setting. Penn State Greater Allegheny has a 78% freshman retention rate, above the national average of roughly 70%. Its 6-year graduation rate is 52%, and the student-to-faculty ratio is 9.5:1.
McKeesport, PA
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Key Penn State Greater Allegheny application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
Not offered
Early Action
November 1
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Financial Aid Priority
February 15
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
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Penn State Greater Allegheny, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year and save the summer before senior year and fall of senior year for retakes. For the November 1 Early Action deadline, an October retake is typically the last fall test whose scores will arrive in time, with extra chances to improve a superscore where accepted.
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What you'll actually pay
Penn State Greater Allegheny is a public campus with in-state tuition of $13,824 and out-of-state tuition of $23,550. About 56% of students receive aid, and the FAFSA priority deadline is February 15.
Out-of-state tuition at Penn State Greater Allegheny is $23,550, while in-state tuition is $13,824, with room and board adding $14,474. Financial aid is common, with 56% of students receiving aid and an average package of $15,319. Merit awards average $5,206. Graduates leave with average debt of $34,445.
Student life at Penn State Greater Allegheny
31% of undergrads live on campus
Freshman housing: Guaranteed
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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