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 |
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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 95,970 prospective students applied, and 72,880 were granted admission. Of those admitted 15,989 enrolled in the school. 45,140 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,670 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $17,416 plus fees of $1,034. Penn State is ranked 161 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Penn State is rated within the top 28% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Penn State Main Campus within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#161 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#38 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#14 in Best Colleges in Pennsylvania
#2 in Best Public Colleges in Pennsylvania
#505 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#34 in Best Value Colleges in Pennsylvania
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1070/1310 |
| ACT | 23/30 |
| GPA | 3.59 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Feb 1, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
Annual Cost to Attend
Pennsylvania Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,840 |
| Other Fees | $1,034 |
| Room and Board | $11,884 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,788 |
| Total One Year Cost | $36,962 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,840 |
| Other Fees | $1,034 |
| Room and Board | $11,884 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,788 |
| Total One Year Cost | $54,026 |
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.
Current students may use the Penn State Main Campus GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.