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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York

Overview

At a Glance

School type

Public, 4-year or above

School Size & Setting

Midsize | Suburb

Students-to-Faculty Ratio

10:1

Religious affliation

Not applicable

General Information

Address

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York

1031 Edgecomb Avenue, York, Pennsylvania 17403

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Phone

(717) 771-4000

Website
https://www.york.psu.edu/

Mission Statement

Penn State is a multicampus public research university that improves the lives of the people of Pennsylvania, the nation and the world through integrated, high-quality programs in teaching, research and service.

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Mission Statement

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Penn State is a multicampus public research university that improves the lives of the people of Pennsylvania, the nation and the world through integrated, high-quality programs in teaching, research and service.

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cost & financial aid

Annual tuition & fees

Undergraduate

In state

$15,140

Out of state

$24,834
Graduate

In state

$24,680

Out of state

$31,456

Financial Aid: Undergraduates

Received financial aid
92%
Type of aid % of students receiving aid Average amount
Federal grants 57.0% $4,635
State/local grants 32.0% $3,988
Institutional grants 74.0% $4,202
Loans 56.0% $7,809

Other Estimated Costs

Housing

Not Available

Books & Supplies

$1,840 per year

Personal Expenses

Not Available

Financial aid resources

Paying for college

Learn about different ways to cover costs, incluing financial aid, GI Bills, grants and scholarships

Applying for financial Aid

Review this step-by-step guide on everything you need to do to complete your application.

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Academics

Most Popular Undergraduate majors

  • Business/Commerce, General
  • Information Science/Studies
  • Human Development and Family Studies, General
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician
Full List of Majors

Undergraduate Majors X

  • BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
    • Biology/Biological Sciences, General
      • A general program of biology at the introductory, basic level or a program in biology or the biological sciences that is undifferentiated as to title or content. Includes instruction in general biology and programs covering a variety of biological specializations. See other colleges that offer this major
  • BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
    • Business/Commerce, General
      • A program that focuses on the general study of business, including the processes of interchanging goods and services (buying, selling and producing), business organization, and accounting as used in profit-making and nonprofit public and private institutions and agencies. The programs may prepare individuals to apply business principles and techniques in various occupational settings. See other colleges that offer this major
    • Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
  • COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
    • Information Science/Studies
      • A program that focuses on the theory, organization, and process of information collection, transmission, and utilization in traditional and electronic forms. Includes instruction in information classification and organization; information storage and processing; transmission, transfer, and signaling; communications and networking; systems planning and design; human interfacing and use analysis; database development; information policy analysis; and related aspects of hardware, software, economics, social factors, and capacity. See other colleges that offer this major
  • ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS
    • Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
    • Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician
      • A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers engaged in developing and testing automated, servomechanical, and other electromechanical systems. Includes instruction in prototype testing, manufacturing and operational testing, systems analysis and maintenance procedures, and report preparation. See other colleges that offer this major
    • Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician
      • A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers engaged in the design and development phases of a wide variety of projects involving mechanical systems. Includes instruction in principles of mechanics, applications to specific engineering systems, design testing procedures, prototype and operational testing and inspection procedures, manufacturing system-testing procedures, test equipment operation and maintenance, and report preparation. See other colleges that offer this major
  • ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS
    • English Language and Literature, General
      • A general program that focuses on the English language, including its history, structure and related communications skills; and the literature and culture of English-speaking peoples. See other colleges that offer this major
  • FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES
    • Human Development and Family Studies, General
      • A general program that focuses on basic human developmental and behavioral characteristics of the individual within the context of the family. Includes instruction in the conditions that influence human growth and development; strategies that promote growth and development across the life span; and the study of family systems. See other colleges that offer this major
  • MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
    • Biological and Physical Sciences
      • A program that is either a general synthesis of one or more of the biological and physical sciences, or a specialization which draws from the biological and physical sciences. See other colleges that offer this major
  • PSYCHOLOGY
    • Psychology, General
      • A general program that focuses on the scientific study of individual and collective behavior, the physical and environmental bases of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders. Includes instruction in the principles of the various subfields of psychology, research methods, and psychological assessment and testing methods. See other colleges that offer this major
  • SOCIAL SCIENCES
    • Political Science and Government, General
      • A general program that focuses on the systematic study of political institutions and behavior. Includes instruction in political philosophy, political theory, comparative government and politics, political parties and interest groups, public opinion, political research methods, studies of the government and politics of specific countries, and studies of specific political institutions and processes. See other colleges that offer this major

Most Popular Graduate programs

  • Curriculum and Instruction
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Graduate ProgramsX

  • EDUCATION
    • Curriculum and Instruction
      • A program that focuses on the curriculum and related instructional processes and tools, and that may prepare individuals to serve as professional curriculum specialists. Includes instruction in curriculum theory, curriculum design and planning, instructional material design and evaluation, curriculum evaluation, and applications to specific subject matter, programs or educational levels. See other colleges that offer this major
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Admissions

Undergraduate acceptance rate

Acceptance rate
92.87%
  • Apply 2,005
  • Accepted 1,862
  • Attend 192

Application Fee

Undergraduate
$65
Graduate
$65

Undergraduate application requirements

  • High school transcript

    Required

  • High school GPA

    Required

  • Recommendation letter

    Not applicable

  • Admissions test
    (SAT or ACT)

    Not applicable

  • TOEFL
    (international students)

    Required

  • Completion of college
    prep program

    Not applicable

  • Demonstration of
    competencies

    Not applicable

Average Test Scores

SAT Math
550-650
ACT Composite
23-26
SAT Reading
540-650
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Student Life

Student Demographics

Female Students
36%
Male Students
64%
Student Ethnicities
  1. Caucasian66.85%
  2. Hispanic/Latino10.17%
  3. Black7.24%
  4. Asian6.82%
  5. Two Or More Ethnicities6.13%
  6. Not Specified2.37%
  7. American Indian/Alaska Native0.28%
  8. Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.14%

Student body breakdown

Total students enrolled

829

Undergraduate students

810

Graduate students

19

Full Time Students
81%
Part Time Students
19%

Student services

  • Meal plan
  • Counseling services
  • Remedial services
  • Work-study
  • Placement services
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening classes
  • On-campus day care for student's children
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