Penn State Harrisburg, School of Science, Engineering, and Technology

Penn State requires proof of graduation or a GED for admission to four-year degree programs.

For first year students, Pennsylvania State University does not have a minimum GPA or standardized test score used for admission: they consider a combination of the applicants GPA and standardized test scores, as well as a few other factors.

The high school grade-point average (GPA) accounts for approximately two-thirds of the decision. The remaining one-third is based on other factors, which may include standardized test scores, class rank, personal statement and activities list.

Applicants may want to consult Penn State's chart of the mid-50% range of the students we accepted last year to get an estimate of your eligibility if you're a first-year student.

Transfer students (students who have completed more than 18 college credist) are required to have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.

International Applicants

Academic Records
All documents should be submitted in the original language. All documents in languages other than English must be accompanied by a certified line-by-line, literal English translation.

All documents submitted for review must be official, that is, they must be either originals or copies certified by authorized persons. A "certified" copy is one that bears an original signature of the registrar or other designated school official, an original impression of the institution’s seal, or signature/seal of the examining board. Uncertified or notarized copies are not acceptable.

Secondary School Records
Secondary records are required for both first-year and transfer applicants. Transcripts of course work and grades are required for four years of secondary school study. Records should list subjects studied each year and the mark or grade of proficiency earned in each. A key to the marking system with minimum passing mark should also be included. If you complete secondary school in a country where a secondary school leaving examination (GCE, GCSE, CXC, French Baccalaureate, Abitur, etc.) is administered, you will be required to provide the results of the examination.

The SAT or ACT is required if an applicants native language is English, or if the applicant is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

International Students whose native language is not English must submit proof of English language proficiency. The following are ways in which an applicant can submit this proof:
1. A minimum TOEFL score of 80 on the Internet-based TOEFL, 213 on the computer-based exam, or 550 on the paper exam (score reports must be official and cannot be more than two years old)
2. A minimum IELTS score of 6.5 on the academic test
3. SAT score of 530 or higher on the critical reading or writing section
4. IGCSE score of A, B, or C on the English language exam
5. IB score of 5 or higher on the English language exam.
Applicants who have been in a U.S. college or university and have completed two years of full-time academic course work and have a grade of C (2.0) or higher in a standard English composition course will also meet the language proficiency requirement.