| Pennsylvania State University Cost of Attendance | |
|---|---|
| In-state | $13,686 |
| Out-of-state | $22,374 |
| On-Campus Room and Board | $12,318 |
| Off-Campus Room and Board | |
| Average Annual Cost | |
| Average Cost by Family Income | |
|---|---|
| Family Income | Average Cost |
| Under $30,000 | $20,814 |
| $30,000-$48,000 | $22,051 |
| $48,000-$75,000 | $25,704 |
| $75,000-$110,000 | $20,814 |
| Over $110,000 | $31,896 |
| Aid Type | % Receiving | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | ||
| Federal Grants | ||
| Pell grants | ||
| Other federal grants | ||
| State/local goverment grant or scholarships | ||
| Institutional grants or scholarships | ||
| Student loan aid | ||
| Federal student loans | ||
| Other student loans |
| Micro-scholarships* | Colleges Awarding | Amount |
| Take a challenging class | 242 | Up to $3,000 |
| Have work experience | 172 | Up to $12,000 |
| Do community service | 237 | Up to $500 |
| Take a foreign language class | 153 | Up to $5,000 |
| Visit a college campus | 234 | Up to $6,000 |
| Attend a summer program | 111 | Up to $4,500 |
| Have perfect attendance for a year | 166 | Up to $2,100 |
| Play a sport | 116 | Up to $1,500 |
| Do an extracurricular activity | 232 | Up to $3,000 |
*GPA and other eligibility restrictions may apply
| What is Pennsylvania State University's admissions rate? | |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 76% |
| Average GPA | 3.57 |
| SAT Submissions | 0% of applicants |
| SAT Reading | 0 |
| SAT Math | 0 |
| SAT Writing | 0 |
| ACT Submissions | 0% of applicants |
| Composite Score | 0 |
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Student to Faculty Ratio
142
Forbes Ranking
Four-Year Graduation Rate
73%
Six-Year Graduation Rate
| Campus Life | |
|---|---|
| Total undergraduates | 73476 |
| Living on campus | 4% |
| Transfer Students | |
| Under Age 25 | |
| Gender Balance | |
|---|---|
| Men |
53%
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| Women |
47%
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Diversity Index: Chance you’ll bump into a diverse range of students
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|---|---|
| White |
65.97%
|
| Unknown |
16.79%
|
| Hispanic or Latino |
6.55%
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| Asian |
6.17%
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| Black or African American |
4.36%
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| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0.08%
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| American Indian or Alaska Native |
0.08%
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First Year Student Retention
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Average Salary After Graduation
Penn State is a multi-campus, land-grant, public research university that educates students from around the world and supports individuals and communities through integrated programs of teaching, research, and service. Our educational programs are enriched by the talent, knowledge, diversity, creativity, and teaching and research expertise of our faculty, students, and staff.
With 20 undergraduate campuses across the state of Pennsylvania, and our online World Campus, Penn State educates more than 70,000 students each year who are able to choose from more than 275 academic programs to study. Our campuses provide opportunities for students to learn at campuses of every size, ranging from 500 to as many as 46,000 students, and located near cities such as Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, and Philadelphia or in smaller towns such as State College.
As Pennsylvania’s land-grant university, we provide access to education and public service to support citizens of the Commonwealth and beyond. Our academic programs vary from agricultural majors to the liberal arts, to STEM programs. And for students who are not quite sure what they want to study we offer an exploratory option through our Division of Undergraduate Studies.
As a student, you can choose the academic program and the campus that is the right fit for you, knowing that as a Penn State student you will have access to the best faculty and limitless resources at each of our campus locations.
We hope you take some time to learn more about Penn State and to reach out to us with any questions. Contact us at admissions@psu.edu to reach an admissions counselor. We look forward to hearing from you.
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| Type | Public |
|---|---|
| Profit Status | |
| Category | Research Universities |
| Setting | Small City |