gradeA
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?Data Sources
Academics
gradeA
Value
gradeB
Diversity
gradeA
Campus
gradeA
Athletics
gradeA+
Party Scene
gradeA+
Professors
gradeA
Location
gradeA minus
Dorms
gradeB
Campus Food
gradeA minus
Student Life
gradeA+
Safety
gradeB+
About
About Penn State...
- Common App Accepted
- Public College
- SAT/ACT Optional
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FBS
Athletic Conference
Big Ten Conference
- Pennsylvania
- College Township
From Penn State
This is your chance. The one where you get to decide if you’ll just live in the future – or if you’ll run it. And Penn State is the place where you can take that chance. So get ready to run the future at Penn State.
Penn State’s long tradition of academic excellence, investment in student success, and commitment to providing unrivaled opportunities make the University a great place to study, but it is the dedication of our students, faculty, and staff that make it truly exceptional.
We are looking for students that want to share in the passions and talents of this impactful Penn State community. Your future is calling, and Penn State is ready for you.
Branch Campuses
Branch Campuses of Penn State
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- gradeB+Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus4 Year LEMONT FURNACE, PA Rating 4.08 out of 5 150 reviews
- gradeBPenn State Berks4 Year READING, PA Rating 3.78 out of 5 520 reviews
- gradeBPenn State Dubois4 Year DUBOIS, PA Rating 3.97 out of 5 79 reviews
- gradeBPenn State Erie - The Behrend College4 Year ERIE, PA Rating 3.61 out of 5 865 reviews
- gradeBPenn State Hazleton4 Year HAZLETON, PA Rating 3.79 out of 5 290 reviews
- gradeBPenn State Mont Alto4 Year MONT ALTO, PA Rating 3.73 out of 5 187 reviews
- gradeBPenn State New Kensington4 Year NEW KENSINGTON, PA Rating 3.57 out of 5 138 reviews
- gradeBPenn State Schuylkill4 Year SCHUYLKILL HAVEN, PA Rating 3.56 out of 5 331 reviews
Penn State Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
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Admissions
Application Deadline
Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.
Rolling Admissions
Acceptance Rate
55%
SAT Range
1210-1390
ACT Range
26-31
Application Fee
$65
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
Yes
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Test Scores and High School GPA for Penn State
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Cost
Net Price
$26,747/ year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$10,066/ year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
68%
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Academics
Professors
gradeA
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
9:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
83%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.451 responses
54%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.547 responses
54%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.543 responses
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Majors
Most Popular Majors
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Online
Programs Offered Entirely Online
Total number of complete undergraduate programs offered online or through distance learning.
Offers Online Courses
College offers distance education courses.
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
Total number of certificate degree programs offered online or through distance education.
Online Associates Programs
Total number of associate degree programs offered online or through distance education.
Online Bachelor's Programs
Total number of bachelor's degree programs offered online or through distance education.
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How Students Learn
Based on class setting of student enrollment.
Mix of Online and on Campus
42%
On Campus
58%
Online
0%
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
40,528Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
1,217
Undergrads Over 25
1%
Pell Grant
14%
Varsity Athletes
2%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on
208 responses
Pride
27%
Multi-faceted
17%
Let's Party
12%
Determined
11%
Outgoing
8%
Accepting
7%
Stressed
6%
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Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available —
Poll
47%
of students say that Greek life is pretty big.619 responses
Poll
58%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.717 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on
402 responses
WE ARE
59%
EXCELLENT
10%
Great School Overall
9%
A little bit of all of the above.
7%
AWESOME!!!
3%
Home away from home
2%
An interesting experience for students of color
2%
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After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$50,100/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
83%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
94%
National
83%
84%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.288 responses
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Penn State Reviews
Rating 3.9 out of 5 7,613 reviews
Rating 5 out of 5
As a sophom*ore at Penn State, I can confidently say it's been an incredible experience! The campus is vibrant, with top-notch facilities and a diverse student body. Professors are engaging and supportive, fostering a dynamic learning environment. There's a wealth of extracurriculars to explore, from clubs to sports. The sense of community here is unmatched, making it easy to find your niche and form lasting friendships. Plus, the surrounding area offers endless opportunities for adventure. Penn State truly feels like home away from home! WE ARE!
- Sophom*ore
- 2 months ago
Rating 4 out of 5
My time at Penn State has been truly an amazing experience so far! At first I was worried about coming here as I wasn’t sure how I was gonna fit in. But, as time went on you find your people and they end up being the ones you’re going to be friends with for life! Though Penn State is academically vigorous I have been working my hardest to get where I am now! I can’t wait to see what the future holds for me! One thing I wish they did better about was teaching us students about the many resources we have, as well as young the diversity a bit more!
- Junior
- a month ago
Rating 4 out of 5
You absolutely get out of it what you put in. You can make it whatever you want - if you want to party you can do that. If you want to spend every waking hour being the best student possible, you can do that. If you want to be involved in genuinely cool research, you can do that. Athletics. Music. There is a lot that is very good about these programs. It is, however, very expensive for a state school. That's the biggest drawback. And there are the same issues that plague any large institution - bureaucracy, scandals, the Office of the Bursar, the School of Business (I jest).
- Alum
- 7 days ago
