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Pennsylvania State University

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201 Old Main
University Park, Pennsylvania 16802-1589
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Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus

201 Old Main
University Park, Pennsylvania 16802-1589
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Pennsylvania State University at a Glance

Pennsylvania State University is a large public college located in the small city of University Park, Pennsylvania. Currently, there are roughly 48,407 students enrolled, 55% of which are male and 45% female. Athletically, Pennsylvania State University is an NCAA I school and is part of the Big Ten.

General Information

Student Count:48,407
Gender Ratio:55% Male, 45% Female
Academic Calendar:Semester
Degrees Offered:Bachelor's, Associate's and Master's
School Setting:Large four-year, primarily residential
Academic Duration:Four or more years
City Setting:Small City
School Type:Public State College
Religious Affiliation:Not applicable

Tuition & Fees

Yearly In-state Tuition:$13,604
Yearly Out-of-state Tuition:$25,134
Yearly Room:$4,430
Yearly Board:$4,360
In-state Cost (On Campus):$28,520
Out-of-state Cost (On Campus):$40,050

Contact Info

Financial Aid Website | Admissions Website
General Phone:(814) 865-4700
Athletic Phone:(814) 865-1086

Student Accommodations

Dorm Capacity:13,664 students
Meal Plan:Yes
Meals Provided each Week:Not Reported
On-campus Library:Yes
On-campus Hospital:Yes
On-campus Day Care:Yes

Pennsylvania State University Admissions & Academics

On average, Pennsylvania State University has around 39,089 yearly applicants.

Academics and Application

High School GPA:Required
SAT/ACT:Required
AP Credit:Accepted
Letters of Rec:Not required
Class Rank:Recommended
Transcript:Required
College Prep:Recommended
Life Experience:Accepted
Dual Credit:Accepted
TOEFL:Required
Competencies:N/A
Other Tests:N/A

Admissions & Test Scores

Total Applicants:39,089
Male Applicants:20,352
Female Applicants:18,737
% Male Applicants:52%
% Female Applicants:48%
Total Admitted:20,011
Admitted Males:10,049
Admitted Females:9,962
% Admitted Males:50%
% Admitted Females:50%

Applicant Test Score Statistics

SAT Scores Submitted:5,695
Percent Who Submit SAT:79%
ACT Scores Submitted:1,141
Percent Who Submit ACT:16%

SAT Scores

25th% Reading:530
25th% Math:570
25th% Writing:N/A
25th% Overall:N/A
75th% Reading:630
75th% Math:670
75th% Writing:N/A
75th% Overall:N/A

ACT Scores

25th% Reading:24
25th% Math:25
25th% Writing:N/A
25th% Overall:24
75th% Reading:30
75th% Math:30
75th% Writing:N/A
75th% Overall:29

Pennsylvania State University Athletics
"Home of the Nittany Lions"

General Nittany Lions Sports Info

Division:NCAA I
Conference:Big Ten
Team Colors:Blue and White
Stadium Name:Beaver Stadium
Stadium Capacity:107,000
Gym Name:Bryce Jordan Center
Gym Capacity:16,000

Nittany Lions Contact Info

Phone:(814) 865-4700
Athletic Phone:(814) 865-1086
Website:http://www.psu.edu/
Athletic Website:http://www.gopsusports.com

Pennsylvania State University Campus & Student Body

Pennsylvania State University offers a total of 129 different majors and 3 degree award levels: Bachelor's, Associate's and Master's.

Student Body Info

White:73.5%
Non-resident:8.2%
Unknown:5.5%
Asian:5.2%
Afr. American:4.1%
Hispanic:3.4%
Nat. American:0.1%
Multi-Ethnic:0.0%
Pac. Islander:Unavailable

Campus Programs & Info

ROTC:   Army, Navy, Airforce
Distance Learning Program:Yes
Study Abroad Program:Yes
Career Counseling:Yes
Stud. Employment Services:Yes
Evening Classes:Yes
Weekend Classes:Yes
Remedial Services:Yes
Post-grad Placement:Yes

Offered Majors & Degrees

MajorBach.Mast.Assoc.Doct.
AgricultureYesYesYes
ArchitectureYesYes
Biology & Biomedical SciencesYesYes
Business Management & MarketingYesYesYes
Communication & JournalismYesYes
Computer ScienceYesYesYes
EducationYesYes
EngineeringYesYes
Engineering TechnologiesYesYesYes
English & LiteratureYesYes
Ethnic & Cultural StudiesYes
Foreign Languages & LinguisticsYesYes
Health ProfessionsYesYesYes
HistoryYesYes
Human SciencesYesYesYes
Interdisciplinary StudiesYes
Law Enforcement & Protective ServicesYesYes
Legal ProffessionsYes
Liberal ArtsYesYes
Mathematics & StatisticsYesYes
Military ScienceYes
Natural ResourcesYesYes
Parks, Recreation & LeisureYesYes
PhilosophyYesYes
Physical ScienceYesYes
PsychologyYesYes
Public Administration & Social ServiceYes
Science TechnologiesYes
Social ScienceYesYesYes
Visual & Performing ArtsYesYes

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