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Information Summary
Ranks 58th overall
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
93 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$25,208 |
| Admission
Success rate |
58% |
| ACT / SAT
75 %ile scores |
28 / 1280 |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
18 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
94% / 100% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
42,914 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near University Park, PA
| Total Population | 9,172 (9,172 urban / N/A rural) |
|---|---|
| Households | 16 (1.31 people per house) |
| Families | 3 (2.0 people per family) |
| Surrounding community | Small city (inside urban area, pop. under 100,000) |
| Pop. — African American | 472 |
| Pop. — Asian | 639 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 96 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 36 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 7,863 |
| Pop. — Other | 246 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Research Universities (very high research activity)
| Undergraduate | Professions plus arts & sciences, high graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | Comprehensive doctoral (no medical/veterinary) |
| Undergraduate Population | Full-time four-year, more selective, lower transfer-in |
| Enrollment | High undergraduate |
| Size & Setting | Large four-year, primarily residential |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Doctoral degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus?
Ranks 375th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $12,284 | $12,284 | $23,152 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $560 | $560 | $560 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $512 | $512 | $965 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $13,948 | $13,948 | $25,150 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | $560 | $560 | $560 |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $581 | $581 | $1,048 |
| Total Cost of attendance — On-Campus | $25,208 | $25,208 | $36,076 |
| Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $14,012 | $14,012 | $24,880 |
| Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $14,012 | $14,012 | $24,880 |
Student Tuition Costs for Professional Fields
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for getting a professional degree?
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Law Degree — Tuition | $29,200 | $29,200 |
| Law Degree — Required Fees | $610 | $610 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $11,508  $12,844 |
$11,508  $12,844 |
$21,744  $23,712 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,040  $1,168 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $7,092  $7,740 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $2,394  $3,456 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | N/A |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $50 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $45 |
| First Professional Application Fee | $60 |
| Applicants | 34,813 (18,313 male / 16,500 female) |
| Admitted | 20,181 (10,154 male / 10,027 female) |
| Admission rate | 58% |
| First-time Enrollment | 8,039 (4,241 male / 3,798 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 8,027 (4,236 male / 3,791 female) |
| PT Enrollment | 12 (5 male / 7 female) |
| Total Enrollment | 42,914 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus use for admissions?
| Open Admissions |  |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record |  /  / |
| College Prep. Completion | |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Neither required nor recommended
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce | —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NCAA |
|---|---|
| NCAA Football Conference | Big Ten Conference |
| NCAA Basketball Conference | Big Ten Conference |
| NCAA Baseball Conference | Big Ten Conference |
| NCAA Track & Field Conference | Big Ten Conference |
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
ACT Test Admission
Rank 179th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting ACT results | 8% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 23 / 29 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 23 / 29 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 23 / 28 |
SAT Test Admission
Rank 249th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting SAT results | 90% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 520 / 620 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 560 / 660 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 1080 / 1280 |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 13,399 |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | $3,820 |
| Board Fee | $3,930 |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus ranks 2096th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $3,879 | 963 |  15% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $3,307 | 1,361 |  21% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $4,903 | 2,097 |  32% |
| Student Loan Aid | $4,544 | 4,057 |  63% |
| Any financial aid type | 5,006 |  77% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 1,944 | 1,197 | 3,141 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 782 | 919 | 1,701 |
Hispanic | 644 | 688 | 1,332 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 1,242 | 1,019 | 2,261 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 27 | 29 | 56 |
White Non-Hispanic | 18,892 | 15,531 | 34,423 |
Race Unknown | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total | 23,531 | 19,383 | 42,914 |
Student Graduation Demographics
How many students graduated at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 91 | 46 | 137 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 109 | 156 | 265 |
Hispanic | 114 | 130 | 244 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 157 | 143 | 300 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 5 | 4 | 9 |
White Non-Hispanic | 2,279 | 2,387 | 4,666 |
Race Unknown | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total | 2,755 | 2,866 | 5,621 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 175 | 356 | 531 | |
| 338 | 93 | 431 | |
| 295 | 32 | 327 | |
| 237 | 88 | 325 | |
| 174 | 131 | 305 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
