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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington
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Information Summary
Ranks 965th overall and 83rd in Pennsylvania
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
74.5 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$12,174 |
| Admission
Success rate |
76% |
| ACT / SAT
75 %ile scores |
24 / 1060 |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
22 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
73% / N/A |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
3,141 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Abington, PA 19001-3918
| Surrounding community | Large suburb (inside urban area but outside city, pop. over 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 17,309 (17,309 urban / N/A rural) |
| Households | 6,346 (2.69 people per house) |
| Families | 4,629 (3.19 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 2,260 |
| Pop. — Asian | 542 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 19 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 61 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 14,488 |
| Pop. — Other | 193 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Baccalaureate Colleges — Arts & Sciences
| Undergraduate | Balanced arts & sciences/professions, no graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | Full-time four-year, inclusive |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate four-year |
| Size & Setting | Small four-year, primarily nonresidential |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Bachelor's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | |
| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington?
Ranks 1780th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $10,454 | $10,454 | $15,954 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $552 | $552 | $552 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $423 | $423 | $665 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $13,948 | $13,948 | $19,438 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | $552 | $552 | $552 |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $581 | $581 | $810 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $12,174 | $12,174 | $17,674 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $26,718 | $26,718 | $32,218 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $15,396 | $15,396 | $20,896 |
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 | $10,190 |
$10,190 |
$15,322 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,040 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | N/A |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $8,118 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $3,996 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $2,844 |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | N/A |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $50 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $45 |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
| Applicants | 3,284 (1,591 male / 1,693 female) |
| Admitted | 2,484 (1,245 male / 1,239 female) |
| Admission rate | 76% |
| First-time Enrollment | 869 (453 male / 416 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 863 (451 male / 412 female) |
| PT Enrollment | 6 (2 male / 4 female) |
| Total Enrollment | 3,141 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington 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 |
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) |
ACT Test Admission
Ranks 868th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting ACT results | 2% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 17 / 23 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 18 / 25 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 17 / 24 |
SAT Test Admission
Ranks 1051st for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting SAT results | 97% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 400 / 520 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 410 / 540 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 810 / 1060 |
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 | N/A |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington Ranks 3138th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $3,497 | 321 | |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $2,890 | 352 | |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $2,250 | 242 | |
| Student Loan Aid | $3,622 | 524 | |
| Any financial aid type | 641 |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 10 | 10 | 20 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 106 | 230 | 336 |
Hispanic | 63 | 93 | 156 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 225 | 196 | 421 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 3 | 1 | 4 |
White Non-Hispanic | 1,154 | 1,050 | 2,204 |
Race Unknown | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total | 1,561 | 1,580 | 3,141 |
Student Graduation Demographics
How many students graduated at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 4 | N/A | 4 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 18 | 41 | 59 |
Hispanic | 14 | 12 | 26 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 49 | 49 | 98 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 2 | N/A | 2 |
White Non-Hispanic | 346 | 227 | 573 |
Race Unknown | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total | 433 | 329 | 762 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54 | 53 | 107 | |
| 14 | 51 | 65 | |
| 23 | 36 | 59 | |
| 11 | 39 | 50 | |
| 12 | 30 | 42 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
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| American/United States Studies/Civilization | 1 | 3 | 4 | |||||
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 2 | 8 | 9 | 19 | ||||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 1 | 1 | ||||||
| Business/Commerce, General | 1 | 11 | 2 | 14 | 79 | 107 | ||
| Business/Corporate Communications | 3 | 3 | 2 | 34 | 42 | |||
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 13 | 4 | 1 | 41 | 59 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 2 | 1 | 15 | 18 | ||||
| History, General | 1 | 17 | 18 | |||||
| Information Science/Studies | 1 | 1 | 3 | 21 | 26 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 7 | 6 | 3 | 34 | 50 | |||
| Social Psychology | 14 | 4 | 5 | 42 | 65 | |||
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 11 | 11 | ||||||
| Total | 1 | 53 | 23 | 37 | 306 | 420 |
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington Ranks 1279th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $57,070 ($57,466 male / $56,479 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 112 (67 male / 45 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 130 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 0.9 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $1,848,420 |
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington Summary
The following paragraph provided courtesy of wikipedia.
Penn State Abington is a commonwealth campus of the Pennsylvania State University. Students may complete the first two years of any of 160 Penn State baccalaureate programs at the Abington campus, and then change assignment to the University Park campus of Penn State to complete their degree. The Penn State Abington campus was not originally a Penn State campus. In 1916 the school’s new owner Abby Sutherland began looking for a larger location for The Ogontz School for Girls. At the time of the move, only the main building, known today as the Sutherland Building, had been completed. It was at this time that The Ogontz School for Girls most famous student, Amelia Earhart, attended the school. From 1932 until the school’s closing, a girl could now attend kindergarten through junior college at The Ogontz School for Girls. In 1950 school owner Abby Sutherland gave the property and all facilities to The Pennsylvania State University, including a painting by Thomas Moran, an artist to whom Jay Cooke had advanced money in 1873. On July 1, 1997, the Penn State Ogontz campus became a Penn State college that may grant baccalaureate degrees, and was renamed Penn State Abington. The major buildings on campus include the Sutherland Building, the Woodland Building, and the Lares Building. Other buildings on campus include Springhouse, the Rydal Building, the Conference Center, the Clovery Building, the Physical Education Building, and the Hillcrest Building. The Sutherland Building was built in 1915, and was the original main building for The Ogontz School for Girls. The Woodland Building was constructed after the campus became part of the Pennsylvania State University. The Lares Union Building was originally built in 1923 as the personal residence of Abby Sutherland. This is the student union building on campus, and facilities include a cafeteria, bookstore, academic advising offices, student organization and government offices, and a career development center.
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington Academics
Penn State Abington is unique in its study options. Again, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Adult (re-entering) student services, Alcohol/Substance Abuse Counseling, Career Counseling, Economically Disadvantaged Student Services, Employment Service, Financial Aid Counseling, Freshman Orientation Program, Health Services, Minority Student Services, Personal Counseling, Placement Service and Veterans Counselor can help. The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed. There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Extensive Undergraduate Evening or Early Morning Classes, Learning Center, Pre-Admission Summer Program, Remedial Instruction, Study Skills Assistance, Tutoring and Writing Center. An instance of this, the university has a Accelerated Program, Distance Learning, Double Major, Dual Enrollment of High School Students, ESL, External Degree Program, Honors Program, Independent Study, Internships, Liberal Arts/Career Combination, ROTC, Air Force, ROTC, Army, Student-Designed Major, Study Abroad and Visiting/Exchange Student Program.
The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at Penn State Abington.
- Mathematics:
- Mathematics – General, Statistics
- Popular majors:
- eighty-six percent liberal arts, twelve percent business per marketing, thirty-five percent business per marketing, eighteen percent security and protective services, eleven percent computer and information sciences, eleven percent psychology, eight percent english, seven percent liberal arts
- Parks, Recreation, and Fitness:
- Exercise Sciences, recreation & fitness – general
- Physical Sciences:
- Astronomy, Atmospheric Sciences, Chemistry, Geology, Physics, Planetary Sciences
- Computer Science:
- Computer Science, Information Sciences/Systems
- Security and Protective Services:
- Criminal Justice Studies, Law Enforcement Administration
- Foreign Language and Literature:
- Classics, Comparative Literature, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Spanish
- Social Sciences:
- Anthropology, Economics, Geography, International Relations, Political Science/Government, Sociology
- Business, Management, & Marketing:
- Accounting, Actuarial Science, Business – General, Business Administration/Management, Business/Managerial Economics, Finance/Banking, Hospitality Administration/Management, Insurance/Risk Management, International Business, Labor/Personnel Relations, Logistics/Materials Management, Management Information Systems, Management Science, Marketing Research, Real Estate
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences:
- Bacteriology, Biochemistry, Biology
- English Language and Literature:
- English, Technical/Business Writing
- Health and Clinical Sciences:
- Health Services – General, Nursing (RN), Premedicine
- History:
- History – General
- Psychology:
- Psychology – General
- School of Visual and Performing Arts:
- Acting, Art – General, Art History/Criticism/Conservation, Arts – General, Directing/Theatrical Production, Drama/Theater Arts, Film Production/Cinematography
- Philosphy and Religion:
- Jewish/Judaic Studies, Philosophy & Religion – General, Religion/Religious Studies
- Communications & Journalism:
- Advertising, Journalism, Mass Communications/Media Studies
- Multiple or Interdisciplinary:
- Biological/Physical Sciences, Medieval/Renaissance Studies
- Education:
- Art Teacher Education, Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Special Education
Are you an international student? The Fall application deadline for international students is the 1st of February. Besides, for international students, the application fee is 50.
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington Admissions
Admission policy is currently Percent applicants admitted: 78%. Remember that this can change at any time. Transfer student are not ignored. Specifically, there were two hundred and sixty-three total number of transfer students who applied and one hundred and fifty-one total number of transfer students who were admitted. This school requires an application fee consisting of fifty dollars regular application fee, fifty dollars out-of-state application fee, fifty dollars online application fee and point zero .
Likewise, if you wish to apply with priority status make sure you application is in by the 30th of November. the SAT subject section score due date was not reported. The regular application due date was not reported. It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year. Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place. For priority students, financial aid applications are due no later than the 15th of February. For all student applicants, the Fall application deadline is the 1st of February. SAT and ACT score reports are very important, so you will want to check on the specific dates with the university. Moreover,
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington Financial Aid
Financial aid forms are FAFSA. Financial aid distribution is at fifty-two percent scholarships per grants and forty-eight percent loans per jobs. If you are not a need based student, non-need distribution for financial aid is determined by Academics, Athletics, Minority Status and ROTC. Likewise, need based financial aid distribution is determined through Academics, Athletics and Minority Status. Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school.
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington Students
The school’s size is approximately two thousand, five hundred and ninety-three degree-seeking undergrads and seven hundred and fifty-eight first-time degree-seeking freshmen. Besides, the student body consists of ninety-four percent in-state students, six percent out-of-state students, zero percent part-time students, forty-five percent women, fifty-five percent men, less than one percent american indian per alaskan native, twenty-one percent asian per pacific islander, eleven percent black per non-hispanic, five percent hispanic, sixty-two percent white per non-hispanic, one percent non-resident alien, ten percent in top 10th of graduating class, twenty-nine percent in top quarter of graduating class, sixty-four percent in top half of graduating class, eight percent had h.s. gpa of 3.75 and higher, ten percent had h.s. gpa between 3.5 and 3.74, fourteen percent had h.s. gpa between 3.25 and 3.49, twenty-one percent had h.s. gpa between 3.0 and 3.24, thirty-one percent had h.s. gpa between 2.5 and 2.99, fifteen percent had h.s. gpa between 2.0 and 2.49 and one percent had h.s. gpa between 1.0 and 1.99. Further, it is part of an Suburban setting, Small city (50,000 – 249,999) and Commuter campus. Penn State Abington offers Associate and Bachelor’s degrees. The university is a Public, Branch Campus, Four-year, Coed, where 78 percent of the applicants were admitted and Regionally accredited.
On the whole, the school is located 15 miles from Philadelphia.This school features the Suburban setting, Small city (50,000 – 249,999) and Commuter campus.
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington Athletics
The following sports can be found here:
- Men’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Club and Women’s Club Baseball
- Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural and Men’s Club Basketball
- Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Cross_country
- Men’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Club and Women’s Club Golf
- Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Handball
- Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Club and Women’s Club Soccer
- Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Club and Women’s Club Softball
- Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Table_tennis
- Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Club and Women’s Club Volleyball















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