Penn State Hazleton

If you want to apply to Penn State Hazleton, the application fee costs $65.

Students who submit their applications to Penn State Hazleton for fall semester should anticipate a decision by October 1.

Penn State Hazleton Admissions Stats at a Glance

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

Penn State Hazleton 2022	Admissions Statistics
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional and are considered
Applicants Who Submit SATs	18%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	0%
Waitlist	No

Penn State Hazleton Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Penn State Hazleton.

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 Hazleton?

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

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is November 1. Penn State Hazleton 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 Hazleton Admissions

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How To Get Into Penn State Hazleton

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

In 2021, Penn State Hazleton accepted 94% of students, approximately 525 of the 561 students who applied.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Penn State Hazleton, 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 Hazleton

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

For Students Waitlisted to Penn State Hazleton

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

What Does Penn State Hazleton Look For in an Applicant?

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 they consider most important in the admissions process. 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 areas where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at Penn State Hazleton

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

Penn State Hazleton 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Penn State Hazleton, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with Penn State Hazleton'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 Hazleton?

Penn State Hazleton 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 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 Hazleton considers ACT or SAT scores as part of the admissions process.

Penn State Hazleton 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, 18% of Penn State Hazleton'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 Hazleton?

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Penn State Hazleton students scored 620 or higher and 75% of students scored 520 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Penn State Hazleton students scored 610 or higher, and 75% scored a 520 or higher.

What is a Good ACT Score for Penn State Hazleton?

To be most competitive at Penn State Hazleton, you should strive to earn between 0 and 0 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 0 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Penn State Hazleton's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 0, and three out of four students scored lower than 0 on the ACT.

A 0 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Penn State Hazleton students. Only one out of every four students scored below 0.

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 Hazleton

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

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

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

• Summer Term

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Penn State Hazleton Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Penn State Hazleton?

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

Does Penn State Hazleton accept transfer credits?

✅ Penn State Hazleton accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions.

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

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

What is Penn State Hazleton's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for Penn State Hazleton is 94%.

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

❌ Penn State Hazleton does not offer early decision.

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