Overview
Student Population
National 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 52,742 prospective students applied, and 29,793 were granted admission. Of those admitted 8,075 enrolled in the school. 45,140 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,670 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2018/2019, excluding room and board, is $17,416 plus fees of $1,038. Penn State is ranked 124 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Admission Standards
| SAT | 1160/1360 |
| ACT | 25/30 |
| GPA | 3.59 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Feb 1, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
Annual Cost to Attend
Pennsylvania Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,840 |
| Other Fees | $1,038 |
| Room and Board | $11,570 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,788 |
| Total One Year Cost | $36,652 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,840 |
| Other Fees | $1,038 |
| Room and Board | $11,570 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,788 |
| Total One Year Cost | $53,056 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 16% |
| Engineering | 12% |
| Communication | 9% |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 7% |
| Social Sciences | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=214777 IPEDS survey data for Penn State Main Campus.