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    Information Summary

    Ranks 17th for total enrollment

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    Surrounding communitySmall city (inside urban area, pop. under 100,000)
    Highest offeringDoctoral degree
    Full-time Enrollment38,262
    Total Enrollment40,709
    Calendar SystemSemester
    Years of college work requiredN/A
    Variable TuitionYes
    Application Fee RequiredYes
    Undergraduate Application Fee$50
    Graduate Application Fee$45
    First Professional Application Fee$60

    Demographics Main Campus and Surrounding Areas

    Reported area around or near University Park, PA

    Total Population9,172 (9,172 urban / N/A rural)
    Households16 (1.31 people per house)
    Families3 (2.0 people per family)
    Pop. — African American472
    Pop. — Asian639
    Pop. — Pacific Islander96
    Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native36
    Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic)7,863
    Pop. — Other246

    Carnegie Foundation Classification

    Research Universities (very high research activity)

    UndergraduateProfessions plus arts & sciences, high graduate coexistence
    GraduateComprehensive doctoral (no medical/veterinary)
    Undergraduate PopulationFull-time four-year, more selective, lower transfer-in
    EnrollmentHigh undergraduate
    Size & SettingLarge four-year, primarily residential

    Student Tuition Costs and Fees

    What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Main Campus?

    Ranks 375th for total cost of attendance

      In District In State Out of State
    FT Undergraduate Tuition $11,646 $11,646 $22,194
    FT Undergraduate Required Fees $518 $518 $518
    PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour $485 $485 $925
    FT Graduate Tuition $13,224 $13,224 $24,064
    FT Graduate Required Fees $518 $518 $518
    PT Graduate per Credit Hour $551 $551 $1,003
    Total Cost of attendance — On-Campus $23,242 $23,242 $33,790
    Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family $13,252 $13,252 $23,800
    Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus with Family $13,252 $13,252 $23,800

    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 $27,600 $27,600
    Law Degree — Required Fees $454 $454

    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 $10,856 trend  $12,164 $10,856 trend  $12,164 $20,784 trend  $22,712
      Cost (regardless of residency)
    Books & Supplies $992 trend  $1,088
    On-Campus – Room & Board $6,246 trend  $7,416
    On-Campus – Other Expenses $2,394 trend  $2,574
    Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board N/A trend  N/A
    Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses N/A trend  N/A
    Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board N/A trend  N/A

    Admission Details

    Applicants 29,904 (15,758 male / 14,146 female)
    Admitted 18,423 (9,317 male / 9,106 female)
    Admission rate 62%
    First-time Enrollment 6,496 (3,524 male / 2,972 female)
    FT Enrollment 6,489 (3,520 male / 2,969 female)
    PT Enrollment 7 (4 male / 3 female)

    Admission Criteria

    What criteria does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Main Campus use for admissions?

    Required = Required, Recommended = Recommended, Neither required nor recommended = Neither required nor recommended
    Open AdmissionsNo
    Secondary School GPA / Rank / RecordRequired / Recommended / Required
    College Prep. CompletionRecommended
    RecommendationsN/A
    Formal competency demoN/A
    Admission test scoresRequired
    TOEFLRequired
    Other testsN/A

    Special Learning Opportunities

    Distance LearningYes
    ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce YesYes / Yes / Yes
    Study AbroadYes
    Weekend CollegeNo
    Teacher CertificationYes

    Athletics - Association Memberships

    Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships NCAA
    NCAA / NAIA Football Conference Big Ten Conference
    NCAA / NAIA Basketball Conference Big Ten Conference
    NCAA / NAIA Baseball Conference Big Ten Conference
    NCAA / NAIA Track & Field Conference Big Ten Conference

    Admission Credits Accepted

    What types of credits does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Main Campus accept?

    Dual CreditYes
    Life ExperienceYes
    Advanced Placement (AP)Yes

    ACT Test Admission

    Rank 162nd for 75pctl scores

    Applicants submitting ACT results 12%
    Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 22 / 29
    Math scores (25/75 %ile) 23 / 29
    Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 23 / 28

    SAT Test Admission

    Rank 210th for 75pctl scores

    Applicants submitting SAT results 97%
    Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 530 / 630
    Math scores (25/75 %ile) 570 / 670
    Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 1100 / 1300

    Student Services

    Remedial ServicesYes
    Academic / Career CounselingYes
    PT Cost-defraying EmploymentYes
    Career PlacementYes
    On-Campus Day CareYes
    Library FacilityYes

    Student Living

    First-time Room / Board RequiredYes
    Dorm Capacity13,663
    Meals per WeekN/A
    Room Fee$3,620
    Board Fee$3,780

    Student Financial Aid Details

    How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?

    Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Main Campus ranks 1647th for the average student loan amount.

      Average Users % of Attendees
    Federal Grant Aid $3,913 952 pie   16%
    State & Local Grant Aid $3,113 1,225 pie   21%
    Institutional Grant Aid $5,184 1,795 pie   30%
    Student Loan Aid $4,591 3,689 pie   63%
    Any financial aid type   4,513 pie   76%

    Student Enrollment Demographics

    How many students are enrolled at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Main Campus?

      Men Women Total
    Non Resident Alien
    1,8891,1973,086
    Black Non-Hispanic
    7079101,617
    Hispanic
    6206241,244
    Asian / Pacific Islander
    1,1701,0022,172
    American Indian / Alaskan Native
    233356
    White Non-Hispanic
    17,77314,76132,534
    Race Unknown
    N/AN/AN/A
    Total 22,182 18,527 40,709

    Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

    How many students complete Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Main Campus?

      Non Resident Alien Black Non-Hispanic Hispanic Asian / Pacific Islander American Indian / Alaskan Native White Non-Hispanic Race Unknown Total
    Accounting 7 6 7 32 244 296
    Acoustics 4 1 1 22 28
    Acting 1 18 19
    Actuarial Science 2 3 4 34 43
    Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General 1 1
    Adult and Continuing Education Administration 9 2 1 23 35
    Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching 3 3 1 32 39
    Advertising 5 15 11 7 295 333
    Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering 14 1 3 4 82 104
    African Studies 1 1 2
    African-American/Black Studies 15 1 3 19
    Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations 1 2 1 40 44
    Agricultural Business and Management, Other 6 6
    Agricultural Economics 5 1 6 12
    Agricultural Mechanization, General 12 12
    Agricultural Teacher Education 1 1
    Agricultural and Extension Education Services 1 1 1 16 19
    Agricultural/Biological Engineering and Bioengineering 6 2 1 1 15 25
    Agriculture, General 1 17 18
    Agronomy and Crop Science 5 5
    American/United States Studies/Civilization 1 1 1 11 14
    Animal Physiology 1 5 6
    Animal Sciences, General 3 1 1 1 61 67
    Animal Sciences, Other 2 2 2 30 36
    Anthropology 1 1 1 32 35
    Applied Economics 1 1 7 9
    Archeology 4 4
    Architectural Engineering 10 2 4 7 118 141
    Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician 1 1
    Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD) 2 1 6 41 50
    Art History, Criticism and Conservation 1 2 34 37
    Art Teacher Education 3 1 1 1 39 45
    Art/Art Studies, General 3 1 1 5 75 85
    Astronomy 2 1 11 14
    Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General 5 4 2 1 76 88
    Biochemistry 20 4 2 6 60 92
    Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other 11 12 6 9 85 123
    Biological and Physical Sciences 1 7 6 30 95 139
    Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician 3 1 6 16 26
    Biology/Biological Sciences, General 8 5 9 19 184 225
    Biomedical/Medical Engineering 8 3 28 39
    Biotechnology 2 1 4 7
    Business Administration and Management, General 47 8 3 9 153 220
    Business/Commerce, General 1 1 4 6
    Business/Managerial Economics 10 5 4 16 99 134
    CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician 33 33
    Chemical Engineering 14 5 2 5 99 125
    Chemistry, General 15 2 5 53 75
    Chinese Language and Literature 2 1 11 3 17
    Civil Engineering, General 17 1 4 11 157 190
    Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 9 9
    College Student Counseling and Personnel Services 1 1 1 13 16
    Communication Disorders, General 3 2 102 107
    Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 3 11 8 8 158 188
    Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other 8 13 6 6 142 175
    Community Organization and Advocacy 2 1 3
    Comparative Literature 4 4 27 35
    Computer Engineering, General 6 1 2 4 43 56
    Computer Science 31 1 1 11 44
    Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications 10 10
    Computer and Information Sciences, General 6 4 5 78 93
    Conducting 3 3
    Counseling Psychology 1 1 4 6
    Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 3 3 33 39
    Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 22 19 7 243 291
    Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 1 1 1 4 7
    Curriculum and Instruction 19 1 3 1 51 75
    Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General 2 2
    Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration 4 4
    Dietitian Assistant 11 11
    Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 1 2 9 12
    East Asian Studies 1 2 1 3 7
    Ecology 2 9 11
    Economics, General 21 11 5 15 115 167
    Educational Evaluation and Research 3 3
    Educational Leadership and Administration, General 5 1 1 1 21 29
    Educational Psychology 5 1 6
    Educational/Instructional Media Design 12 5 17
    Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 2 2
    Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering 58 10 3 23 171 265
    Elementary Education and Teaching 2 3 6 295 306
    Engineering Mechanics 3 6 57 66
    Engineering Science 3 1 2 26 32
    Engineering, Other 10 1 4 15
    English Language and Literature, General 4 7 2 4 205 222
    Entomology 3 3 6
    Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology 6 6
    Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering 5 1 1 24 31
    Family Psychology 6 6
    Film/Cinema Studies 1 3 3 1 2 66 76
    Finance, General 13 8 7 43 270 341
    Food Science 8 1 18 27
    Foodservice Systems Administration/Management 3 3
    Foreign Language Teacher Education 2 2
    Forest Sciences and Biology 29 29
    Forest Technology/Technician 2 2
    Forestry, General 2 1 14 17
    French Language and Literature 2 1 2 1 41 47
    Genetics, General 3 1 2 6
    Geography 4 1 2 2 65 74
    Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other 1 17 18
    Geology/Earth Science, General 6 1 32 39
    German Language and Literature 27 27
    Graphic Design 1 11 12
    Health Law (LL 1 1
    Health Services Administration 3 3
    Health/Health Care Administration/Management 6 6 3 6 85 106
    Higher Education/Higher Education Administration 1 2 1 9 13
    History, General 2 3 2 4 145 156
    Horticultural Science 1 18 19
    Hospitality Administration/Management, Other 14 8 6 13 183 224
    Human Development and Family Studies, General 6 27 7 5 181 226
    Human Nutrition 3 2 2 1 53 61
    Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 13 13
    Industrial Engineering 46 3 4 17 106