- Acceptance rate: 97% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 550–680 reading and writing, 540–650 math
- Average net price: $16,275 a year (2022–23)
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Penn State Wilkes Barre reported an acceptance rate of 97% for fall 2024.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Penn State Wilkes Barre reviews each application.
Penn State Wilkes Barre GPA requirements
Penn State Wilkes Barre 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 Wilkes Barre hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Penn State Wilkes Barre acceptance rate
Penn State Wilkes Barre admitted 612 of 631 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 97%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Penn State Wilkes Barre is a public 4-year college in Dallas, Pennsylvania, with 315 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Penn State Wilkes Barre in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 550 | 600 | 680 |
| SAT Math | 540 | 600 | 650 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1200 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Penn State Wilkes Barre looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| 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 |
AP credit
Penn State Wilkes Barre 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 $16,275 a year at Penn State Wilkes Barre 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
Is a 3.0 GPA good enough for Penn State Wilkes Barre?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Penn State Wilkes Barre admitted 97% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What GPA does Penn State Wilkes Barre look for?
Penn State Wilkes Barre requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What percent of applicants does Penn State Wilkes Barre accept?
Penn State Wilkes Barre's acceptance rate was 97% for fall 2024: it admitted 612 of 631 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.
How hard is it to get into Penn State Wilkes Barre?
Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Penn State Wilkes Barre admitted 97% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
How much does GPA matter at Penn State Wilkes Barre?
A lot: Penn State Wilkes Barre requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers college preparatory program, essay or personal statement and test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, recommendations, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Is Penn State Wilkes Barre test optional?
Yes. Penn State Wilkes Barre considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 16% sent SAT scores.
What are Penn State Wilkes Barre's SAT score ranges?
The middle 50% of Penn State Wilkes Barre's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 550–680 in reading and writing and 540–650 in math, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Does Penn State Wilkes Barre accept AP credit?
Yes. Penn State Wilkes Barre awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with 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 Wilkes Barre?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $16,275 a year at Penn State Wilkes Barre in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Penn State Wilkes Barre consider legacy status?
No. Penn State Wilkes Barre doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check Penn State Wilkes Barre's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-BarreU.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.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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