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Pennsylvania State University

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$26,747Avg. Net Price
85%Grad Rate
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Working Out51%
Over Whenever48%
Night Owl48%
Extrovert43%
Fine with Drinking42%
Around Campus40%
Travel40%
Sporting Events35%
Rushing a Social Fraternity/Sorority34%
Neat Freak33%

Popular Majors

What PSU students on MeetYourClass are studying

1.Undecided13%
2.Business6%
3.Biology4%
4.Nursing4%
5.Psychology4%

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Pennsylvania State University Stats

Enrollment Deposit
Student Population
Admissions
Location
About
Cost
Demographics
Outcomes

Enrollment Deposit

How much is PSU's enrollment deposit?

Pennsylvania State University requires a deposit of $230 to confirm your enrollment.



National Rank

49.10%

Pennsylvania State University is in the top 49.10% of colleges in the country for deposit cost. Nationally, 23.16% of colleges do not require a deposit.

State Rank

30.60%

Pennsylvania State University is in the top 30.60% of colleges in the state of Pennsylvania for deposit cost. 5.50% of colleges in the state do not require a deposit.

Type Rank

62.40%

Pennsylvania State University is in the top 62.40% of Public, 4-year or above colleges for deposit cost. 37.66% of public colleges do not require a deposit.

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Student Population

Pennsylvania State University educates a diverse community of 50,028 students, with 41,745 pursuing undergraduate degrees and 8,283 engaged in advanced graduate studies.


Total Enrollment

50,028


Total Undergraduates

41,745

Total Graduates

8,283


Full-Time vs Part-Time

96% Full-Time

4% Part-Time

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Admissions

The admission process at Pennsylvania State University has a 55% acceptance rate. The cost to apply is $65. Pennsylvania State University has test optional requirements that focus on each student's unique potential. The average SAT score is 1300 and the average ACT score is 29.


Acceptance Rate

55%


Application Fee

$65

How Do I Apply to Pennsylvania State University?

You can apply to Pennsylvania State University by going to the official application page and paying the $65 application fee.


SAT

Students submitting SAT

38%

Total Score

400

1600

12101390

Reading and Writing

200

800

600680

Math

200

800

610710

ACT

Students submitting ACT

7%

Composite Score

0

36

2631

English

0

36

2533

Math

0

36

2531

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Location

Located in University Park, PA, Pennsylvania State University offers students a accessible urban experience with all the advantages of a smaller city setting.


City

University Park


County

Centre County


State

Pennsylvania


Country

United States


Urbanization

City: Small

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About

Pennsylvania State University features a student-focused approach with a 15 : 1 student-faculty ratio, None values, and competitive NCAA athletic programs that enhance the college experience.


Student-to-Faculty Ratio

15 : 1


Religious Affiliation

None


Division in Athletics

NCAA


Sector

Public, 4-year or above


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Cost

Pennsylvania State University makes education accessible, offering an average net price of $26,747 with 56% of students receiving financial assistance including 14% benefiting from Pell Grants.


Average Net Price

$26,747


Received Aid

56%


Pell Recipients

14%


Tuition

$10,117 In-State

$20,094 Out-of-State

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Demographics

The Pennsylvania State University student body represents diverse backgrounds and experiences, with 51% in-state students and a balanced age distribution across traditional and non-traditional learners.


Gender
Men
22,183 (53%)
Women
19,562 (47%)
Other
168 (0%)

Undergraduate Ages
Under 18
7,797 (19%)
18-19
19,591 (47%)
20-21
12,558 (30%)
22-24
1,220 (3%)
Over 25
577 (1%)

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Outcomes

Pennsylvania State University prioritizes student success, demonstrated by a 85% graduation rate and the achievements of alumni who make meaningful contributions in their communities and careers.


Graduation Rate

85%

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