Penn State Mont Alto

It is moderately difficult to get into Penn State Mont Alto. Penn State Mont Alto admitted 91% of all applicants in 2022. Last year, 678 students applied to Penn State Mont Alto and 619 were admitted.

If you want to apply to Penn State Mont Alto, the fee for the application costs $65.

Students who apply to Penn State Mont Alto for fall semester should receive an admissions decision no later than October 1.

Penn State Mont Alto Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of Penn State Mont Alto's admissions stats.

Penn State Mont Alto 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.3
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	17.14%
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	29%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	2%
Waitlist	No

Penn State Mont Alto Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Penn State Mont Alto.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	Yes	November 1	December 24

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Want to Apply Early to Penn State Mont Alto?

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Penn State Mont Alto does not offer early decision but does offer early action.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is November 1. Penn State Mont Alto will release EA admissions decisions no later than December 24.

Some students apply early to college because they believe it will increase their chances of being offering admission. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase the chance of acceptance, since it demonstrates your interest in a school.

➡️ Find a list of some top colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Penn State Mont Alto Admissions

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How To Get Into Penn State Mont Alto

Penn State Mont Alto is a moderately difficult school to get into. Penn State Mont Alto has open admissions, which means admission is not competitive and any applicants that met the basic requirements can enroll.

In 2022, Penn State Mont Alto accepted 91% of all applicants, about 619 from the 678 applicants.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Penn State Mont Alto, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to Penn State Mont Alto

For more information on transferring to Penn State Mont Alto, contact the school directly.

For Students Waitlisted to Penn State Mont Alto

Penn State Mont Alto has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Penn State Mont Alto?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are given the most weight when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you shine.

Admissions Factors at Penn State Mont Alto

What does Penn State Mont Alto consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Geographical Residence	Considered
Racial/Ethnic Status	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
State Residency	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered

Make sure to check with Penn State Mont Alto for more information on admission factors.

Penn State Mont Alto 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Penn State Mont Alto, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with Penn State Mont Alto's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement	–	√	–	–
Interview	–	–	√	–
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Penn State Mont Alto?

Students admitted to Penn State Mont Alto have an average unweighted GPA of 3.3.

Out of all students that were admitted, 36.84% submitted a class rank. At Penn State Mont Alto 17.14% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 42.86% were in the top 25% and 71.43% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Penn State Mont Alto, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	–
3.75 and 3.99	25.53%
3.50 and 3.74	15.96%
3.25 and 3.49	15.43%
3.00 and 3.24	12.77%
2.50 and 2.9	20.74%
2.00 and 2.49	8.51%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Penn State Mont Alto directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Penn State Mont Alto is not test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 29% of Penn State Mont Alto's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 2% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Penn State Mont Alto?

To be competitive with other Penn State Mont Alto applicants, you should strive to earn between 1040 and 1220 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Penn State Mont Alto 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1220 and 25% of scored lower than 1040, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Penn State Mont Alto students scored 610 or higher and 75% of students scored 510 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Penn State Mont Alto students scored 620 or higher, and 75% scored a 510 or higher.

To be most competitive at Penn State Mont Alto, you should strive to earn between 19.5 and 28 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 28 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Penn State Mont Alto's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 28, and three out of four students scored lower than 28 on the ACT.

A 19.5 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Penn State Mont Alto students. Only one out of every four students scored below 19.5.

More Information on Transferring to Penn State Mont Alto

Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Penn State Mont Alto during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Penn State Mont Alto Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Penn State Mont Alto?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Penn State Mont Alto.

Does Penn State Mont Alto accept transfer credits?

✅ Penn State Mont Alto accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Penn State Mont Alto accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Do I have to submit test scores to Penn State Mont Alto?

✅ Penn State Mont Alto is not test optional.

What is Penn State Mont Alto's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for Penn State Mont Alto is 91%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Penn State Mont Alto?

❌ Penn State Mont Alto does not offer early decision.

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