Penn State Worthington Scranton

Penn State Worthington Scranton is moderately difficult to get into. Penn State Worthington Scranton admitted 94% of all applicants in 2022. Out of 2,297 applications received in 2023, 2,159 students were offered admission.

If you are considering submitting an application to Penn State Worthington Scranton, the fee for the application costs $65.

Students who submit their applications to Penn State Worthington Scranton for the fall semester should receive an admissions decision no later than October 1.

Penn State Worthington Scranton Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of Penn State Worthington Scranton's admissions stats.

Penn State Worthington Scranton 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.3
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	12%
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	28%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	0%
Waitlist	No

Penn State Worthington Scranton Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Penn State Worthington Scranton.

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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Considering Applying Early to Penn State Worthington Scranton?

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Penn State Worthington Scranton does not offer early decision but does offer early action.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is November 1. Penn State Worthington Scranton 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 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 competetive colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Penn State Worthington Scranton Admissions

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Transferring to Penn State Worthington Scranton

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

For Students Waitlisted to Penn State Worthington Scranton

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

What Does Penn State Worthington Scranton Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing 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 choose schools that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at Penn State Worthington Scranton

Curious about the factors that are considered by Penn State Worthington Scranton 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 Worthington Scranton for more information on admission factors.

Penn State Worthington Scranton Application Requirements

To apply to Penn State Worthington Scranton, all applicants must submit the following items. Double check with Penn State Worthington Scranton'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 Worthington Scranton?

Students admitted to Penn State Worthington Scranton have an average unweighted GPA of 3.3.

Out of all students that were admitted, 39.3% submitted a class rank. At Penn State Worthington Scranton 12% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 40% were in the top 25% and 78% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Penn State Worthington Scranton, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	–
3.75 and 3.99	22.57%
3.50 and 3.74	19.47%
3.25 and 3.49	15.49%
3.00 and 3.24	15.04%
2.50 and 2.9	22.12%
2.00 and 2.49	5.31%

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 Worthington Scranton 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 Worthington Scranton 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, 28% of Penn State Worthington Scranton's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 0% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Penn State Worthington Scranton?

To be competitive with other Penn State Worthington Scranton applicants, you should strive to earn between 1040 and 1210 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Penn State Worthington Scranton 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1210 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 Worthington Scranton 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 Worthington Scranton students scored 620 or higher, and 75% scored a 510 or higher.

To be most competitive at Penn State Worthington Scranton, you should strive to earn between 16 and 16 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 16 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Penn State Worthington Scranton's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 16, and three out of four students scored lower than 16 on the ACT.

A 16 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Penn State Worthington Scranton students. Only one out of every four students scored below 16.

More Information on Transferring to Penn State Worthington Scranton

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

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

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Penn State Worthington Scranton Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Penn State Worthington Scranton?

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

Does Penn State Worthington Scranton accept transfer credits?

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

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Do I have to submit test scores to Penn State Worthington Scranton?

✅ Penn State Worthington Scranton is not test optional.

What is Penn State Worthington Scranton's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for Penn State Worthington Scranton is 94%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Penn State Worthington Scranton?

❌ Penn State Worthington Scranton does not offer early decision.

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