Penn State Shenango

Penn State Shenango is moderately difficult to get into. Around 87% of applicants get into Penn State Shenango each year. Last year, 192 students applied to Penn State Shenango and 167 were admitted.

If you are considering submitting an application to Penn State Shenango, the fee for the application costs $65.

Students who submit their applications to Penn State Shenango for fall semester should receive an admissions decision no later than October 1.

Penn State Shenango Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of Penn State Shenango's admissions stats.

Penn State Shenango 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.3
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	30.8%
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	8%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	0%
Waitlist	No

Penn State Shenango Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Penn State Shenango.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	Yes	November 1	December 24

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Applying Early to Penn State Shenango?

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Penn State Shenango does not offer early decision but does offer early action.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is November 1. Penn State Shenango will release EA admissions decisions no later than December 24.

Some students apply early to college to increase their chances of being offering admission. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase the chance of being admitted, since it is a way to show your interest in a school.

➡️ Discover a list of some competetive colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Penn State Shenango Admissions

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How Difficult Is It To Get Admitted to Penn State Shenango?

Getting into Penn State Shenango is moderately difficult. Penn State Shenango has open admissions, which means admission is not competitive and any applicants that met the basic requirements can enroll.

In 2022, Penn State Shenango accepted 87% of all applicants, about 167 from 192 applicants.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Penn State Shenango, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to Penn State Shenango

For more information on transferring to Penn State Shenango, contact the school directly.

For Students Waitlisted to Penn State Shenango

Penn State Shenango has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does Penn State Shenango Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are are most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that prioritize the admissions factors where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at Penn State Shenango

What does Penn State Shenango consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Geographical Residence	Considered
Racial/Ethnic Status	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
State Residency	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered

Make sure to check with Penn State Shenango for more information on admission factors.

Penn State Shenango 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Penn State Shenango, all applicants must submit the following items. Check with Penn State Shenango's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Penn State Shenango?

Students admitted to Penn State Shenango have an average unweighted GPA of 3.3.

Out of all students that were admitted, 26% submitted a class rank. At Penn State Shenango 30.8% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 46.2% were in the top 25% and 76.9% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Penn State Shenango, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	–
3.75 and 3.99	28%
3.50 and 3.74	20%
3.25 and 3.49	8%
3.00 and 3.24	10%
2.50 and 2.9	28%
2.00 and 2.49	2%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Penn State Shenango directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Penn State Shenango is not test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 8% of Penn State Shenango's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 0% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Penn State Shenango?

To be competitive with other Penn State Shenango applicants, you should strive to earn between 955 and 1160 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Penn State Shenango 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1160 and 25% of scored lower than 955, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Penn State Shenango students scored 565 or higher and 75% of students scored 485 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Penn State Shenango students scored 595 or higher, and 75% scored a 485 or higher.

To be most competitive at Penn State Shenango, you should strive to earn between 0 and 0 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 0 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Penn State Shenango's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 0, and three out of four students scored lower than 0 on the ACT.

A 0 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Penn State Shenango students. Only one out of every four students scored below 0.

More Information on Transferring to Penn State Shenango

Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Penn State Shenango during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Penn State Shenango Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Penn State Shenango?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Penn State Shenango.

Does Penn State Shenango accept transfer credits?

✅ Penn State Shenango accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Penn State Shenango accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Do I have to submit test scores to Penn State Shenango?

✅ Penn State Shenango is not test optional.

What is Penn State Shenango's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for Penn State Shenango is 87%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Penn State Shenango?

❌ Penn State Shenango does not offer early decision.

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