Penn State Schuylkill

If you are thinking about applying to Penn State Schuylkill, the application fee costs $65.

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

Penn State Schuylkill Admissions Stats at a Glance

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

Penn State Schuylkill 2022	Admissions Statistics
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional and are considered
Applicants Who Submit SATs	19%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	2%
Waitlist	No

Penn State Schuylkill Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Penn State Schuylkill.

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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Applying Early to Penn State Schuylkill?

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Penn State Schuylkill does not offer early decision but does offer early action.

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

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

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More on Penn State Schuylkill Admissions

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Transferring to Penn State Schuylkill

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

For Students Waitlisted to Penn State Schuylkill

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

What Does Penn State Schuylkill Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides 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 put the most emphasis on the areas where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at Penn State Schuylkill

What does Penn State Schuylkill 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
State Residency	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered

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

Penn State Schuylkill Application Requirements

To apply to Penn State Schuylkill, all applicants must submit the following items. Make sure to check in with Penn State Schuylkill'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
Standardized Test Scores
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)
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 Schuylkill?

Penn State Schuylkill has not provided an information about GPAs of accepted students. Any questions regarding applicant expectations should be addressed directly with the school.

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 Schuylkill looks at standardized tests scores during the admissions process.

Penn State Schuylkill 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, 19% of Penn State Schuylkill'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 Schuylkill?

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Penn State Schuylkill students scored 585 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 Schuylkill students scored 610 or higher, and 75% scored a 500 or higher.

What is a Good ACT Score for Penn State Schuylkill?

To be most competitive at Penn State Schuylkill, you should strive to earn between 25 and 29 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 29 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Penn State Schuylkill's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 29, and three out of four students scored lower than 29 on the ACT.

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

Want To Bring Up Your ACT Score? Access ACT practice tests and study tips and see upcoming ACT test dates.

More Information on Transferring to Penn State Schuylkill

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

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

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

• Summer Term

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Penn State Schuylkill Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Penn State Schuylkill?

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

Does Penn State Schuylkill accept transfer credits?

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

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does Penn State Schuylkill accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

❌ Penn State Schuylkill does not accept International Baccalaureate credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Penn State Schuylkill?

✅ Penn State Schuylkill is not test optional. You must submit test scores as part of the application.

What is Penn State Schuylkill's acceptance rate?

✅ Penn State Schuylkill has an acceptance rate of 82%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Penn State Schuylkill?

❌ Penn State Schuylkill does not offer early decision.

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