Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- Montana State University-NorthernNot rated
- Pennsylvania State University-Penn State BeaverOpen
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1000–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 20–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Montana State University-NorthernNot reported
- Pennsylvania State University-Penn State BeaverTest-optional
How they read a record
Montana State University-Northern
Not reported
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver
GPA and the high school record are required; a college-prep program is considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Montana State University-Northern | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | – | Required |
| High school record | – | Required |
| Class rank | – | Not considered |
| College-prep program | – | Considered |
| Recommendations | – | Not considered |
| Essay | – | Considered |
| Legacy status | – | Not considered |
| Work experience | – | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | – | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | – | Required |
| Other tests | – | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why