Penn State Greater Allegheny

Penn State Greater Allegheny is moderately difficult to get into. Penn State Greater Allegheny admitted 88% of all applicants in 2022. Out of 672 applications received in 2023, 589 students were offered admission.

If you are thinking about applying to Penn State Greater Allegheny, the fee for the application is $65.

Students who submit their applications to Penn State Greater Allegheny for fall semester should hear back from Penn State Greater Allegheny by October 1.

Penn State Greater Allegheny Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of Penn State Greater Allegheny's admissions stats.

Penn State Greater Allegheny 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.2
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	10.71%
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	25%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	2%
Waitlist	No

Penn State Greater Allegheny Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Penn State Greater Allegheny.

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 Greater Allegheny?

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Penn State Greater Allegheny does not offer early decision but does offer early action.

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

Some students apply to college early to boost their chances of acceptance. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase the chance of admission, since it is a way to show that you are very interested in a school.

➡️ Discover a list of some selective colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Penn State Greater Allegheny Admissions

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Transferring to Penn State Greater Allegheny

For more information on transferring to Penn State Greater Allegheny, contact the school directly.

For Students Waitlisted to Penn State Greater Allegheny

Penn State Greater Allegheny has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Penn State Greater Allegheny?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are are most important in the admissions process. When assembling 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 prioritize the areas where you shine.

Admissions Factors at Penn State Greater Allegheny

Wondering what factors are considered by Penn State Greater Allegheny 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 Greater Allegheny for more information on admission factors.

Penn State Greater Allegheny 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Penn State Greater Allegheny, all applicants must submit the following items. Make sure to check in with Penn State Greater Allegheny's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
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 Greater Allegheny?

Students admitted to Penn State Greater Allegheny have an average unweighted GPA of 3.2.

Out of all students that were admitted, 24.35% submitted a class rank. At Penn State Greater Allegheny 10.71% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 39.29% were in the top 25% and 78.57% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Penn State Greater Allegheny, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	–
3.75 and 3.99	16.96%
3.50 and 3.74	16.96%
3.25 and 3.49	19.64%
3.00 and 3.24	13.39%
2.50 and 2.9	25%
2.00 and 2.49	7.14%

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 Greater Allegheny directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects 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 Greater Allegheny does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 25% of Penn State Greater Allegheny'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 Greater Allegheny?

To be competitive with other Penn State Greater Allegheny applicants, you should strive to score between 1050 and 1300 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Penn State Greater Allegheny 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1300 and 25% of scored lower than 1050, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Penn State Greater Allegheny students scored 660 or higher and 75% of students scored 500 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Penn State Greater Allegheny students scored 640 or higher, and 75% scored a 500 or higher.

To be most competitive at Penn State Greater Allegheny, you should strive to earn between 20 and 31 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 31 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Penn State Greater Allegheny's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 31, and three out of four students scored lower than 31 on the ACT.

A 20 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Penn State Greater Allegheny students. Only one out of every four students scored below 20.

More Information on Transferring to Penn State Greater Allegheny

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

Transfer students can enroll in Penn State Greater Allegheny during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Penn State Greater Allegheny Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Penn State Greater Allegheny?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Penn State Greater Allegheny.

Does Penn State Greater Allegheny accept transfer credits?

✅ Penn State Greater Allegheny accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Penn State Greater Allegheny accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Do I have to submit test scores to Penn State Greater Allegheny?

✅ Penn State Greater Allegheny is not test optional.

What is Penn State Greater Allegheny's acceptance rate?

✅ Penn State Greater Allegheny has an acceptance rate of 88%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Penn State Greater Allegheny?

❌ Penn State Greater Allegheny does not offer early decision.

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