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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny
Admission Chances & Acceptance Rate

📍 McKeesport, PA🏛️ Public university📝 Test-optional

Penn State Greater Allegheny is a small public campus in McKeesport, PA with 363 students and very high acceptance (96.5%). It offers programs primarily in business, psychology, and biology. The 19% six-year graduation rate is notably low, and the 78% first-year retention rate suggests significant student attrition. Median earnings 10 years after entry are $63,435, with typical federal debt at graduation around $25,000.

Acceptance rate
96.5%
Enrollment
363
Test policy
optional
Grad rate (6-yr)
19%

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Admitted Student Profile

The middle 50% of admitted students (25th–75th percentile), self-reported by the school.

SAT (combined)
1080 – 1280
ACT (composite)
Not published
GPA
Not published

$ What You'll Actually Pay

Average yearly net price after grants & scholarships, by family income (federal cohort averages — not a personal quote).

$0–30k
$10,600
family income
$30–48k
$11,053
family income
$48–75k
$13,420
family income
$75–110k
$20,009
family income
$110k+
$22,758
family income
41% receive Pell grants
60% take federal loans

Strongest Programs

The fields Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny graduates the most students in — a signal of depth, faculty, and alumni networks.

Business & Marketing
25.4%
Psychology
23.7%
Biology
22.0%
Computer Science
15.3%
Communications
5.1%

Outcomes

School-level averages across all students who enrolled (College Scorecard). Not a personal forecast.

Earnings (10 yr)
$63,435
Earnings (6 yr)
$55,620
Completion
19%
Retention
78%
Median debt
$25,000

? Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny?

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny has an acceptance rate of 96.5%, making it relatively accessible.

What SAT score do you need for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 1080 and 1280 on the SAT.

How much does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny actually cost?

After grants and scholarships, the average net price for the lowest income band is $10,600 per year, rising to $22,758 for families earning $110k+. These are federal cohort averages, not a personal quote.

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Data sourced from IPEDS, the Common Data Set, and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Acceptance probabilities calculated by UniversityOdds are estimates based on published academic data and are not a guarantee of admission. Net price figures are federal cohort averages, not personalized quotes — run the school's official net price calculator for your own estimate.