Penn State York

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

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

Penn State York Admissions Stats at a Glance

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

Penn State York 2022	Admissions Statistics
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional and are considered
Applicants Who Submit SATs	40%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	3%
Waitlist	No

Penn State York Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Penn State York.

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 York?

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

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

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

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More on Penn State York Admissions

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Transferring to Penn State York

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

For Students Waitlisted to Penn State York

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

What Does Penn State York 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 given the most weight 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 York

What does Penn State York 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 York for more information on admission factors.

Penn State York 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Penn State York, all applicants must submit the following items. Make sure to check in with Penn State York'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 York?

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

Penn State York 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, 40% of Penn State York's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 3% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Penn State York?

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Penn State York students scored 650 or higher and 75% of students scored 540 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Penn State York students scored 640 or higher, and 75% scored a 540 or higher.

What is a Good ACT Score for Penn State York?

To be most competitive at Penn State York, you should strive to earn between 23 and 27 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 27 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Penn State York's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 27, and three out of four students scored lower than 27 on the ACT.

A 23 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Penn State York students. Only one out of every four students scored below 23.

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 York

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

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

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

• Summer Term

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Penn State York Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Penn State York?

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

Does Penn State York accept transfer credits?

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

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

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

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

What is Penn State York's acceptance rate?

✅ Penn State York has an acceptance rate of 94%.

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

❌ Penn State York does not offer early decision.

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