Pennsylvania Western University

    California, PA · Public · Master's university

    SAT middle 50% (admitted students)
    940–1140
    Median ~1040
    Acceptance rate
    94%
    Enrollment
    7,451
    ACT middle 50%
    17–25

    How PennWest University compares

    • The ~1040 SAT midpoint ranks #178 of 197 US colleges with published SAT ranges in this snapshot and #12 of 12 in PA.
    • Its 94% acceptance rate is more selective than 4% of the 197 colleges in the same ranked pool.
    • Median earnings 10 years after entry ($47,295) are $15,771 below the $63,066 median across that pool.
    • Out-of-state students pay $4,618 more per year than in-state students ($16,054 vs $11,436).
    National SAT rank
    #178 of 197
    SAT rank in PA
    #12 of 12
    More selective than
    4% of ranked colleges
    Earnings vs national median
    −$15,771

    What the numbers say about PennWest University

    • The reported middle 50% spans 200 points, from 940 to 1140. A planning score near or above 1180 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
    • The Scorecard snapshot reports a 94% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
    • Reported outcomes include a 52% completion rate and $47,295 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.
    Understand a 1040 SAT scorePlan for a 1200Verify current admissions policy

    Tuition and outcomes

    Tuition (in-state)
    $11,436
    Tuition (out-of-state)
    $16,054
    Median earnings 10 years after entry
    $47,295
    4-year completion rate (150% time)
    52%

    Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; repository snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.

    How your SAT score lines up

    The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 940 and 1140. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

    • 1180 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1140 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1040 SAT (median): Within the upper half of the reported range.
    • 940 SAT (reported 25th percentile): Within the lower half of the reported range.
    At or above 1140

    Strong relative score

    At the upper end of the reported range. Consider submitting if the current policy accepts scores.

    940–1130

    Within the reported range

    Compare your exact position, section split, and the rest of your academic record.

    Below 940

    Below the reported range

    Check the current testing policy before deciding whether to withhold the score or retake.

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    Colleges with similar SAT scores

    Ranked by proximity to PennWest University's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.

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    CollegeLocationSAT middle 50%Acceptance rate
    Greenville UniversityGreenville, IL770–123098%
    Kean UniversityUnion, NJ930–115076%
    University of Arkansas at Little RockLittle Rock, AR960–121059%
    Johnson & Wales University-ProvidenceProvidence, RI890–116088%
    Georgia Southern UniversityStatesboro, GA990–113088%
    University of Hawaii at HiloHilo, HI950–118061%

    FAQs

    What SAT score do I need for PennWest University?

    Pennsylvania Western University's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 940–1140, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1180 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

    What is PennWest University's acceptance rate?

    Pennsylvania Western University's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 94%.

    How much does it cost to attend PennWest University?

    In-state tuition is approximately $11,436 and out-of-state is approximately $16,054. These figures exclude room, board, and fees.

    Is PennWest University test-optional?

    Many US universities adjusted test policies after 2020. Check Pennsylvania Western University's admissions page for current test-optional, test-required, or test-flexible policy.

    Official site: www.pennwest.edu