Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Monaca, Pennsylvania |
| Online | psu.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Large Suburban |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Penn State Beaver, established in 1965, is located in Monaca, Pennsylvania, approximately 35 miles northwest of Pittsburgh along the Ohio River. The 100-acre suburban campus features a mix of modern academic buildings and student facilities nestled in a wooded setting. As one of Penn State University's Commonwealth campuses, Penn State Beaver offers four-year bachelor's degrees in business, information sciences and technology, and psychology, while also providing students the opportunity to begin most of Penn State's 275+ degree programs before transitioning to other campuses. The campus provides traditional residence halls for students who choose to live on campus, and its athletic programs compete in the Penn State University Athletic Conference (PSUAC) and the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA).
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Penn State Beaver is rated within the lower 48% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1050/1320 |
| ACT | 21/26 |
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 |
| Room and Board | $12,852 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,788 |
| Total One Year Cost | $33,860 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,840 |
| Other Fees | $556 |
| Room and Board | $12,852 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,788 |
| Total One Year Cost | $43,352 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 54% |
| Psychology | 24% |
| Communication | 18% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 3% |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 1% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=214698 IPEDS survey data for Penn State Beaver.
Current students may use the Penn State Beaver GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025