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Penn State Worthington Scranton SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range1110 to 1280
ACT Range28 to 28
Average GPA3.39
Acceptance Rate98.6%

With a 98.6% acceptance rate, Penn State Scranton is broadly accessible, so your strategy should be to match or beat the academic profile rather than chase a narrow admissions edge. If you submit scores, aim for an SAT near or above 1280, since SAT submissions are much more common here than ACT submissions.

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Penn State Worthington Scranton facts and stats

Quick Facts

Penn State Worthington Scranton enrolls about 800 undergraduates in a small-town campus setting. Penn State Scranton has a 79% freshman retention rate, above the national average of roughly 70%, and a 64% six-year graduation rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 11.3:1.

Location

Dunmore, PA

Undergrad Enrollment800
Freshman Retention79%
SettingSmall town
Student to Faculty Ratio11.3:1
Graduation Rate64%
Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Penn State Worthington Scranton application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

Not offered

Early Action

November 1

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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 Penn State Scranton, plan to take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year. Use the summer before senior year and, if needed for a superscore boost, an October retake as your last fall option before the November 1 Early Action deadline.

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What you'll actually pay

Penn State Scranton is a public campus with in-state tuition of $14,624 and out-of-state tuition of $24,808. About 54% of students receive aid, and the FAFSA priority deadline is February 15.

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In-State Tuition$14,624
Out-of-State Tuition$24,808
Room and Board$14,474
Average Merit Award$3,988
Application Fee$65
Students on Aid54%
Average Aid Package$13,054
Average Debt at Grad$34,593

Penn State Scranton’s out-of-state tuition is $24,808, while in-state tuition is $14,624, with room and board adding $14,474. About 54% of students receive aid, and the average aid package is $13,054. Merit awards average $3,988 for students who receive them. Graduates leave with an average debt of $34,593.

Student life at Penn State Worthington Scranton

Activities and Organizations
Student newspaper
Drama and theater
Choral groups
Concert band
Jazz band
Music ensembles
Literary magazine
Student government
Housing
Living-learning
Greek life

No fraternity or sorority life on campus.

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