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PENN STATE AT A GLANCE
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Did you know that one out of every 114 Americans with a college degree is a Penn State graduate?

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PENN STATE AT A GLANCE

• The student body represents 50 states and 132 countries
• 20% of our first-year students are out-of-state
• 55% Men, 45% Women
• 3,639 International Student Population (graduate and undergraduate)
• Students of color comprise 13% of total enrollment
• Average Student/Faculty Ratio is 17:1

Admission (summer/fall)
• 48,093 First-year baccalaureate applications
• 16,204 First-year baccalaureate class University-wide
• 8,204 First-year baccalaureate class at University Park

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Estimating your eligibility:

The ranges in the chart represent the middle 50 percent of students offered admission for fall 2007 - they are not cutoffs or averages. Placing in the upper end of both ranges increases the likelihood of being offered your first choice of campus/major. Placing in the lower end of both ranges may require you to be more flexible in making your campus (and perhaps major) choices.

Mid-50% Profile

High School GPA*
Middle 50% Range

Composite SAT**
Middle 50% Range

Composite ACT**
Middle 50% Range

University Park
3.57-3.97
University Park
1180-1350
University Park
26-30
All other campuses
2.94-3.41
All other campuses
960-1150
All other campuses
20-25
*High school GPA range is based on a 4.0 scale.
**Critical reading and math scores only; Penn State will evaluate scores from the writing portion of the SAT and ACT for students applying for summer/fall 2009.

Admission decisions are based on a variety of factors. The most important factor, the high school grade-point average (GPA), accounts for approximately two-thirds of the admission decision. The remaining one-third of the decision is based on other factors, which may include standardized test scores, class rank, personal statements, and activities lists.

 
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