Pennsylvania Western University SAT scores and admissions
California, PA · Public · Master's university
The figures above are the stored federal Scorecard snapshot, imported April 25, 2026. Its fields can cover different reporting years. Current university profiles below can describe a different cohort or applicant group.
How PennWest University compares
- Its SAT rank in the stored federal dataset is #183 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).
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.
Tuition and outcomes
Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; our 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, not an admission guarantee.
- 1140 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
- 1040 SAT (range midpoint): Within the reported range; not a measured median.
- 940 SAT (reported 25th percentile): At the lower end of the reported middle-50% range.
Strong relative score
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Within the reported range
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Below the reported range
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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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| College | Location | SAT middle 50% | Acceptance rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kean University | Union, NJ | 930–1150 | 76% |
| Roosevelt University | Chicago, IL | 900–1180 | 97% |
| Johnson & Wales University-Providence | Providence, RI | 890–1160 | 88% |
| Brevard College | Brevard, NC | 870–1220 | 42% |
| Northern Kentucky University | Highland Heights, KY | 950–1150 | 68% |
| Grand Canyon University | Phoenix, AZ | 1010–1110 | 79% |
Questions about PennWest University
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 historical College Scorecard snapshot reports approximately 94%. This is a past institution-wide applicant pool, not an individual admission probability.
How much does it cost to attend PennWest University?
Historical annual 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?
The College Scorecard does not record testing policy, and this page has not checked Pennsylvania Western University's current rule. Confirm whether it is test-optional, test-required, or test-blind on its admissions page before you apply.