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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver admits nearly everyone — 95.7% of applicants. A feature, not a flaw: the page below asks whether Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver is worth attending, not whether you'll get in.
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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver occupies suburban Monaca, PA — a public campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat.
Its highest-earning path is Information Science/Studies, where graduates median $91,671 four years out. Faculty pay averages $116,256 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1050 and 1320 — near the PA middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver is test-optional: scores are considered when submitted but not required. The 1050–1320 range below describes admitted students who chose to submit — typically Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver's stronger testers — so treat it as the higher end of what gets in.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 520 | 600 | 660 |
| SAT Math | 530 | 600 | 660 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 23 | 26 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver received 1,603 applications and admitted 1,478 (92.2%), with 165 enrolling.
How Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver compares
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver | Pennsylvania median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 95.7% | 82% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $14,408 | $33,730 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $63,435 | $62,101 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver student earns $63,435 — 2% above the Pennsylvania median of $62,101 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
As a public university, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver prices by residency: $14,408 in-state versus $24,134 out-of-state — a $9,726 gap that makes state lines part of the decision.
With 482 undergraduates, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
Fewer than half of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver students — 21.7% — finish within six years. That number should shape how much debt feels safe.
Top majors by earnings at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Information Science/Studies | $91,671 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $91,032 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $81,755 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | $81,092 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $75,396 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $73,308 |
| Business/Commerce, General | $65,292 |
| Biology, General | $64,910 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $56,877 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $55,505 |
| Psychology, General | $49,543 |
Median earnings for these 11 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver 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.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1050–1320 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 95.7% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver's acceptance rate?
92.2% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 1,478 admitted from 1,603 applicants.
How much does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver cost?
In-state tuition is $14,408; out-of-state students pay $24,134. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver 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 Berks — 98.7% admitted
- Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona — 98.1% admitted
- Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg — 97.6% admitted
- Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley — 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.