Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Abington, Pennsylvania |
| Online | psu.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Large Suburban |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | No |
| Level of Study | Undergrad |
Penn State Abington, a commonwealth campus of Pennsylvania State University, is located in the suburban Philadelphia community of Abington Township, approximately 15 miles north of Center City Philadelphia. The 45-acre campus features a mix of modern academic buildings and historic structures, including the distinctive Sutherland Building, originally constructed as a private estate in 1913. The campus operates as a primarily commuter institution, though limited student housing is available through a partnership with a nearby apartment complex. Penn State Abington offers four-year undergraduate degrees across multiple disciplines, with notable programs in business, information sciences and technology, and psychological and social sciences. The campus participates in NCAA Division III athletics as the Nittany Lions, competing in the North Eastern Athletic Conference.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Penn State Abington is rated within the lower 42% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Penn State Abington within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#744 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#261 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#66 in Best Colleges in Pennsylvania
#13 in Best Public Colleges in Pennsylvania
#131 in Best Value Colleges in Pennsylvania
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1090/1310 |
| ACT | 21/27 |
| Estimated GPA | 3.42 |
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 | $556 |
| Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living | $11,912 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,788 |
| Total One Year Cost | $33,780 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,840 |
| Other Fees | $556 |
| Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living | $11,912 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,788 |
| Total One Year Cost | $43,928 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 35% |
| Psychology | 21% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 12% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 10% |
| English and Literature | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=214801 IPEDS survey data for Penn State Abington.
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Last updated February 24, 2025