No published SAT cutoff
Penn does not publish the 1490–1560 middle-50% range as a minimum or guarantee. It describes enrolled students who submitted scores, not an automatic admission threshold.
College SAT requirements
University of Pennsylvania
Does Penn Require the SAT?
Yes, for most first-year applicants. Penn requires SAT or ACT scores, with a hardship waiver available.
Source-backed guidance · Last checked September 2, 2026
Middle 50%
1490–1560
Penn SAT composite
Median score
1525
Among enrolled score submitters
Data source
Official
Latest published institutional data
Minimum SAT
None published
The reported range is not a cutoff
Yes — Penn requires testing
Penn requires SAT or ACT scores, with a hardship waiver available. The official policy linked on this page is the source of truth for applicant type, entry term, deadlines, and any exception.
Official score context
Penn SAT score range
The latest official institutional score source linked below reports a 1490–1560 middle-50% SAT composite range, with a midpoint of 1525, among enrolled score submitters.
Penn middle 50%
Enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT scores
149025th percentile
1525Median
156075th percentile
Cohort dates and reporting definitions can differ by institution; open the official source for its precise reporting year. The range describes enrolled students who submitted scores; it is not a minimum or admission guarantee.
Personal score check
Should you submit your SAT score?
Because testing is required, use the published 1490–1560 range for context and submit the strongest valid score you can produce.
Enter your SAT score
Use a valid total score from 400 to 1600 in 10-point increments.
Within the range
1525 is the published midpoint
This score sits near the middle of Penn’s published SAT range for enrolled score submitters. It is context, not an admissions prediction.
Open the 1525 SAT score guideApplication details
What Penn’s SAT policy means in practice
SAT superscoring is supported
Penn considers highest SAT section results across eligible test dates. Follow the official reporting instructions when listing multiple sittings.
Check self-report and verification rules
Penn’s SAT code is 2926. Use the official policy for whether scores may be self-reported at application time and when an official testing-agency report is required.
Entry-term policy matters
With a waiver path for applicants facing testing hardship. Testing rules can change by cycle, so confirm the entry term shown on the official page before submitting.
Quick answers
Penn SAT requirements FAQ
Does Penn require the SAT?
Penn requires SAT or ACT scores, with a hardship waiver available. Always match the policy to your applicant type and intended entry term.
What SAT score do you need for Penn?
Penn does not publish one score that guarantees admission. Its published middle-50% SAT range is 1490–1560 among enrolled students who submitted scores.
What is the average SAT score at Penn?
The official score context used here has a midpoint of 1525. This page calls it a midpoint or median-style benchmark rather than claiming that every institutional source reports a mathematical average.
Does Penn superscore the SAT?
Penn considers highest SAT section results across eligible test dates. Follow the official reporting instructions when listing multiple sittings.
Can I self-report SAT scores to Penn?
Use Penn’s current testing page for the application-stage reporting rule and official-score verification deadline. The SAT reporting code listed by the institution is 2926.
Should I submit a 1525 SAT score to Penn?
A 1525 is near the midpoint of the published 1490–1560 range. Since testing is required, treat the range as context and submit your strongest valid result.
Verification
Official Penn sources
Admissions policies can change. These links are the source of truth and were checked on September 2, 2026.
Penn Testing Policy Official testing requirement and score-reporting guidance
Penn Testing Policy Official application review and testing context
Penn Common Data Set Official institutional SAT score data or data archive
Penn Common Data Set Official institutional data source
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