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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton admits nearly everyone — 96.4% of applicants. A feature, not a flaw: the page below asks whether Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton is worth attending, not whether you'll get in.
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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton occupies suburban Hazleton, 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 $119,316 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1060 and 1320 — near the PA middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton'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 Hazleton without scores. Among admitted students who did submit, the middle half landed between 1060 and 1320; applicants below that range often simply apply without them.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 540 | 610 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 520 | 590 | 670 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton received 714 applications and admitted 650 (91%), with 200 enrolling.
How Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton compares
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton | Pennsylvania median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 96.4% | 82% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $15,208 | $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 Hazleton 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 Hazleton prices by residency: $15,208 in-state versus $25,392 out-of-state — a $10,184 gap that makes state lines part of the decision.
With 501 undergraduates, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
Fewer than half of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton students — 26.2% — finish within six years. That number should shape how much debt feels safe.
Top majors by earnings at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Information Science/Studies | $91,671 |
| Engineering, General | $88,063 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $81,755 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $75,396 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $73,308 |
| 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 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $51,635 |
| Psychology, General | $49,543 |
Median earnings for these 13 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton 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 Hazleton?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1060–1320 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 96.4% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton's acceptance rate?
91% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 650 admitted from 714 applicants.
How much does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton cost?
In-state tuition is $15,208; out-of-state students pay $25,392. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton 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 Fayette- Eberly — 95.5% admitted
- Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny — 96.5% admitted
- Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto — 98.2% admitted
- Pennsylvania State University-Penn State DuBois — 97.1% 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.