Overview
Student Population
Best Colleges Rank
| Location | University Park, Pennsylvania |
| Online | psu.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Small City |
| Size | Large |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in University Park, Pennsylvania, Penn State Main Campus is a large four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 95,321 prospective students applied, and 74,604 were granted admission. Of those admitted 15,614 enrolled in the school. 45,140 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,670 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $17,920 plus fees of $530. Penn State is ranked 194 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Ratings
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Academics
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Penn State is rated within the top 31% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Penn State Main Campus within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#194 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#53 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#15 in Best Colleges in Pennsylvania
#2 in Best Public Colleges in Pennsylvania
#478 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#36 in Best Value Colleges in Pennsylvania
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1070/1300 |
| ACT | 24/29 |
| Estimated GPA | 3.68 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $65 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Pennsylvania Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,840 |
| Other Fees | $530 |
| Room and Board | $12,318 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,788 |
| Total One Year Cost | $37,396 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,840 |
| Other Fees | $530 |
| Room and Board | $12,318 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,788 |
| Total One Year Cost | $54,460 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=495767 IPEDS survey data for Penn State Main Campus.
Current students may use the Penn State Main Campus GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.