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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington
Admission at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington is close to open (96.8%), which shifts the homework to outcomes: check the $63,435 median earnings below before the application.
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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington occupies suburban Abington, PA — a public campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat. International students are a visible presence here — 6.1% of undergraduates come from outside the U.S.
Its highest-earning path is Computer and Information Sciences, General, where graduates median $120,729 four years out. 38.8% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1090 and 1310 — near the PA middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington received 6,575 applications and admitted 6,051 (92%), with 909 enrolling.
You can apply to Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington without scores. Among admitted students who did submit, the middle half landed between 1090 and 1310; applicants below that range often simply apply without them.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 550 | 590 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 540 | 590 | 660 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 23 | 27 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington compares
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington | Pennsylvania median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 96.8% | 82% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $15,268 | $33,730 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $63,435 | $62,101 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington: $63,435 median at year ten, versus $62,101 across Pennsylvania institutions.
Cost, size & completion
In-state students pay $15,268 in tuition; crossing a state border raises that to $25,664. For non-residents, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington's $25,664 is the number to weigh against private options before assuming public means cheaper.
At 2,877 undergrads, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington is a mid-sized campus by U.S. standards.
Fewer than half of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington students — 19.8% — finish within six years. That number should shape how much debt feels safe.
Top majors by earnings at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $120,729 |
| Computer Science | $101,854 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $96,714 |
| Information Science/Studies | $91,671 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $91,032 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $88,192 |
| Engineering, General | $88,063 |
| Physics | $81,763 |
| Mathematics | $77,336 |
| Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Technicians | $75,919 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $73,308 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $69,102 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $67,399 |
| Business/Commerce, General | $65,292 |
| Biology, General | $64,910 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $58,195 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $56,877 |
| Business/Corporate Communications | $55,840 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $53,362 |
| History | $52,871 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $51,635 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $50,299 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $48,348 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | $45,170 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $40,036 |
Median earnings for these 25 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $63,435 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 1 additional Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington program has earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1090–1310 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 96.8% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington's acceptance rate?
92% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 6,051 admitted from 6,575 applicants.
How much does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington cost?
In-state tuition is $15,268; out-of-state students pay $25,664. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $63,435 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Pennsylvania
- Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto — 98.2% admitted
- Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill — 96.6% admitted
- Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny — 96.5% admitted
- Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York — 97.4% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.