Penn State Greater Allegheny

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

Students who submit their applications to Penn State Greater Allegheny for fall semester should anticipate a decision 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 2022	Admissions Statistics
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional and are considered
Applicants Who Submit SATs	22%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	5%
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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Applying 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.

➡️ See a list of some top 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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How To Get Into Penn State Greater Allegheny

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

In 2021, Penn State Greater Allegheny accepted 91% of all applicants, approximately 616 from the 678 applicants.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Penn State Greater Allegheny, 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 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 Does Penn State Greater Allegheny Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are are most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. 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 admissions factors where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at Penn State Greater Allegheny

What does Penn State Greater Allegheny 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 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)
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 Greater Allegheny?

Penn State Greater Allegheny 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 Greater Allegheny considers standardized tests scores during the admissions process.

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, 22% of Penn State Greater Allegheny's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 5% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Penn State Greater Allegheny?

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Penn State Greater Allegheny students scored 620 or higher and 75% of students scored 530 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Penn State Greater Allegheny students scored 650 or higher, and 75% scored a 530 or higher.

What is a Good ACT Score for Penn State Greater Allegheny?

To be most competitive at Penn State Greater Allegheny, you should strive to earn between 22 and 25 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 25 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Penn State Greater Allegheny's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 25, and three out of four students scored lower than 25 on the ACT.

A 22 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Penn State Greater Allegheny students. Only one out of every four students scored below 22.

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 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

• Spring 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. You must submit test scores as part of the application.

What is Penn State Greater Allegheny's acceptance rate?

✅ Penn State Greater Allegheny's acceptance rate is 91%.

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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