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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny admits nearly everyone — 96.5% of applicants. A feature, not a flaw: the page below asks whether Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny is worth attending, not whether you'll get in.
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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny occupies suburban McKeesport, PA — a public campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat.
Its highest-earning path is Computer and Information Sciences, General, where graduates median $120,729 four years out. Faculty pay averages $122,124 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1020 and 1215 — below the PA middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
You can apply to Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny without scores. Among admitted students who did submit, the middle half landed between 1020 and 1215; applicants below that range often simply apply without them.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 505 | 570 | 635 |
| SAT Math | 515 | 555 | 580 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny received 581 applications and admitted 550 (94.7%), with 124 enrolling.
How Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny compares
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny | Pennsylvania median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 96.5% | 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 Greater Allegheny 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 Greater Allegheny 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 349 undergraduates, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
Fewer than half of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny students — 19% — finish within six years. That number should shape how much debt feels safe.
Top majors by earnings at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $120,729 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $98,637 |
| Information Science/Studies | $91,671 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | $81,617 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $73,308 |
| Business/Commerce, General | $65,292 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $56,877 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $55,505 |
| Psychology, General | $49,543 |
Median earnings for these 9 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny 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 Greater Allegheny?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1020–1215 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 96.5% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny's acceptance rate?
94.7% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 550 admitted from 581 applicants.
How much does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny 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 Greater Allegheny 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 Abington — 96.8% admitted
- Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton — 96.4% admitted
- Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill — 96.6% 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.