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Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania admitted student profile
- Acceptance rate: 93%
- SAT (middle 50%): 990-1190
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania admits most applicants who clear its academic bar. If your GPA and scores are in range, your odds here are genuinely strong.
What you need to get into Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Aim to land inside or above the middle 50% range. A SAT around 1190 or an ACT around puts you in the top quarter of admitted students and makes Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania a stronger bet. Below 990, you are below the typical admit and the rest of your application, essays, rigor, and activities, has to carry more of the decision.
Is Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania a reach, target, or safety for you?
Run your numbers through the calculator above and it will tell you. As a rule: if your stats sit above Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania's range and it is not highly selective, it is a safety. If you are in range, it is a target. If you are below range, or the school admits fewer than one in four applicants, it is a reach for almost everyone. A smart college list balances all three, so pair Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania with schools in each tier.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the chances of getting into Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania?
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania has a 93% acceptance rate, but that is an average across all applicants, not your personal odds. Your real chances depend on how your GPA and test scores compare to admitted students, plus your essays, rigor, and activities. Use the calculator above to estimate your odds from your own profile.
What SAT score do you need to get into Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania?
The middle 50% of admitted students at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania scored 990-1190 on the SAT. Scoring above 1190 puts you in the top quarter of admits; scoring below 990 means you are below the typical admitted student and will need the rest of your application to carry more weight.
Is Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania a reach, target, or safety school?
It depends on your profile. If your stats are above Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania's admitted range and its acceptance rate is high, it is a safety. If you are in range, it is a target. If you are below range, or the school is highly selective, it is a reach. The calculator above tells you which, based on your numbers.