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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton admits nearly everyone — 98.5% of applicants. A feature, not a flaw: the page below asks whether Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton is worth attending, not whether you'll get in.
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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton occupies suburban Dunmore, 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 $117,288 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1070 and 1280 — near the PA middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 1070–1280 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 540 | 610 | 640 |
| SAT Math | 530 | 580 | 640 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton received 2,240 applications and admitted 2,125 (94.9%), with 237 enrolling.
How Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton compares
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton | Pennsylvania median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 98.5% | 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 Scranton 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 Scranton 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 793 undergraduates, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
Fewer than half of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton students — 39.3% — finish within six years. That number should shape how much debt feels safe.
Top majors by earnings at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton
| 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 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $87,997 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | $81,617 |
| 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 |
| Business/Corporate Communications | $55,840 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $50,299 |
| Psychology, General | $49,543 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $45,943 |
Median earnings for these 14 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton 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 Scranton?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1070–1280 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 98.5% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton's acceptance rate?
94.9% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 2,125 admitted from 2,240 applicants.
How much does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton 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 Scranton 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 Wilkes-Barre — 97% admitted
- Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley — 97.4% admitted
- Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango — 92.2% admitted
- Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington — 95.3% 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.