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SAT University Admissions Guide
Also known as: Penn State, PSU, University Park
Public school in University Park, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Founded in 1855 as Farmers' High School of Pennsylvania and designated the state’s land-grant institution in 1863, Penn State has grown into a flagship research university with over 89,800 students across more than 20 campuses throughout the commonwealth. Accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and a member of the Association of American Universities, Penn State offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs through its 17 colleges, including the world-renowned College of Engineering and Smeal College of Business. The University Park campus alone enrolls approximately 46,700 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students, supported by a 10:1 student-faculty ratio and extensive research facilities. Penn State also competes in NCAA Division I athletics as the Nittany Lions in the Big Ten Conference.
SAT Scores are required for some programs
This university requires SAT Scores for some programs.
Under its test-optional policy through fall 2026, first-year applicants may choose whether to submit SAT or ACT scores, which are considered alongside GPA and other application materials; however, certain accelerated programs (e.g., Premedical-Medical BS/MD) require submission of standardized test scores. International applicants are not required to submit SAT or ACT scores but must meet English proficiency requirements.
Note: Some programs or scholarships may still recommend or require SAT scores. Always verify the latest admission criteria on the official university website.
Meadville, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Allegheny College is a private liberal arts college in Meadville, Pennsylvania, with a test‑optional admissions policy.
Reading, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Alvernia University is a private Franciscan Catholic university in Reading, Pennsylvania, with a test‑optional undergraduate admissions policy.
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