Penn State Shenango Acceptance Rate & Admissions

Penn State Shenango is a public 4-year college in Sharon, Pennsylvania, with 265 undergraduates. It admitted 92% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

  • Acceptance rate: 92% for fall 2024
  • Average net price: $14,895 a year (2022–23)

Penn State Shenango GPA requirements

Penn State Shenango requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Penn State Shenango hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.

Penn State Shenango acceptance rate

Penn State Shenango admitted 189 of 205 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 92%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Admission requirements

What Penn State Shenango looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factorStatus
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.Required
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.Considered if submitted
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.Considered if submitted
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.Considered if submitted
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.Not considered
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.Not considered
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.Not considered
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.Not considered
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.Not considered
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.Not considered
Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with Penn State Shenango's admissions office before you apply.

Penn State Shenango didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.

AP credit

Penn State Shenango awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $14,895 a year at Penn State Shenango in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

What GPA do you need to get into Penn State Shenango?

Penn State Shenango requires a high school GPA to be considered for admission, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Penn State Shenango hasn't published one we could verify, so we don't list an average GPA.

What is the acceptance rate at Penn State Shenango?

Penn State Shenango's acceptance rate was 92% for fall 2024: it admitted 189 of 205 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).

Does Penn State Shenango accept AP credit?

Yes. Penn State Shenango awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

What is the average net price at Penn State Shenango?

In 2022–23, first-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $14,895 a year at Penn State Shenango, according to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS). Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Sources

  1. College Navigator: Pennsylvania State University-Penn State ShenangoU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.