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Pennsylvania State University

Pennsylvania State University (United States). Application deadline July 28, 2027 (Rolling, Fall 2027 entry). Admit rate 60.6% (fall 2024). Estimated annual cost $62,484 (2024–25). US News #55 (tie), QS #92 (tie). 147 undergraduate and 117 graduate majors. Log in for the full list of majors, admission estimates and deadline reminders.

Undergraduate application deadlines: Fall 2027 entry

  • EA: November 1, 2026 (closed). Single main deadline.
  • Rolling: July 28, 2027. Rolling admissions after Nov 1; UP campus is more competitive; autumn applications close on Jul 28 (except for the UP campus).

Source: University admissions website · Checked: 2026-10-10

Undergraduate admissions data

  • Fall 2024 entering class: 88,478 applicants, 53,579 admitted (60.6%).
  • Test scores reported by the university (25th–75th percentile): SAT 1240–1420, ACT 27–32.

Source: IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education)

Cost of attendance

  • 2024–25 academic year, estimated annual cost for an international undergraduate: $62,484 (tuition and fees $41,790; housing and food $14,474; books and supplies $1,200; other expenses $5,020).
  • Undergraduate application fee: $65.

Source: IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education)

Frequently asked questions

What are the undergraduate application deadlines at Pennsylvania State University for Fall 2027 entry?

EA: November 1, 2026 (closed). Single main deadline. Rolling: July 28, 2027. Rolling admissions after Nov 1; UP campus is more competitive; autumn applications close on Jul 28 (except for the UP campus).

What is the admission rate at Pennsylvania State University?

Fall 2024 entering class: 88,478 applicants, 53,579 admitted (60.6%). Test scores reported by the university (25th–75th percentile): SAT 1240–1420, ACT 27–32.

How much does it cost to attend Pennsylvania State University as an international undergraduate?

2024–25 academic year, estimated annual cost for an international undergraduate: $62,484 (tuition and fees $41,790; housing and food $14,474; books and supplies $1,200; other expenses $5,020). Undergraduate application fee: $65.

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