Penn State Hazleton SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
At Penn State Hazleton, admission is broadly accessible, but the 75% retention and 58% six-year graduation rates make fit and readiness especially important. Because the school is test-optional and 23% submit SAT scores, send scores only if they strengthen your profile, with 1140–1250 as a practical target.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
Penn State Hazleton facts and stats
Penn State Hazleton enrolls about 502 undergraduates in a small-town campus setting. Penn State Hazleton has a 75% freshman retention rate, above the national average of roughly 70%, and a 58% six-year graduation rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 12.3:1.
Hazleton, PA
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Key Penn State Hazleton 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
Because Penn State Hazleton is test-optional, use this timeline only if you plan to submit SAT or ACT scores. Take your first test by the spring of junior year, then save the summer before senior year and fall for retakes. An October retake is the last fall option that should still get scores in by the November 1 Early Action deadline.
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What you'll actually pay
Penn State Hazleton is a public campus with in-state tuition of $14,624 and out-of-state tuition of $24,808. About 58% of students receive aid, with an average merit award of $7,734. Submit the FAFSA by the February 15 priority deadline to be considered for aid.
Penn State Hazleton’s out-of-state tuition is $24,808, while in-state tuition is $14,624, with room and board adding $14,474. About 58% of students receive financial aid, and the average aid package is $15,848. Merit awards average $7,734 for students who receive them. Graduates leave with an average debt of $42,750.
Student life at Penn State Hazleton
39% of undergrads live on campus
Freshman housing: Guaranteed
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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