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Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
Tuition
41,790
Students
53,053
School Type
Public, 4-year or above
Size & Setting
Small | Urban
About
Overview
School Type
Public, 4-year or above
Students Enrolled
53,053
Graduation Rate
86%
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
Admissions
Acceptance Rate60.56%
Apply
88,478
Accepted
53,579
Attend
9,169
Application Fee
Undergraduate
$65
Graduate
$65
Test Scores
SAT Range
1240 - 1420
ACT Range
27 - 32
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
Cost & Aid
Annual Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate
In-State
$20,644
Out-of-State
$41,790
Financial Aid & Student Loans
Financial Aid (Average)
Federal Grants
$6,044
State/Local Grants
$4,225
Institutional/Scholarships
$8,668
Graduate
In-State
$26,034
Out-of-State
$45,574
Student Loans (Average)
Federal Loans
N/A
Other Loans
$28,615
Other Annual Estimated Costs
Food & Housing
$14,474
Books & Supplies
$1,200
Personal Expenses
$5,020
Financial Aid Resources
Financial Aid
Stressed about all the money talk? Review our tips on financial aid, including scholarships, grants and all the other ways you can help cover school costs.
Paying for College Through the Military
Can't decide between college and the Military? Good news: You don't have to. Learn how the Military can help support — and pay for — your education, from the GI Bill to ROTC.
ROTC Programs Available
Reserve Officers Training Corp (ROTC) is a college scholarship program that prepares students to become military officers
Learn more about ROTC
Programs for Service Members and Veterans
Post-9/11 GI Bill (Students Receiving)
690
Average Assistance
$18,420
DoW Tuition Assistance (Students Receiving)
24
Average Assistance
$4,438
Academics
Graduation Rate86%
Student Faculty Ratio9:1
Most Popular Undergraduate Majors
- Finance, General
- Psychology, General
- Information Science/Studies
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
View All Undergraduate Majors
Most Popular Graduate Programs
- Programs for Foreign Lawyers
- Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
- Accounting
- Architectural Engineering
- International/Globalization Studies
View All Graduate Programs
Student Body
Students Enrolled53,053
Undergraduate
44,139
Graduate
8,914
Full-Time
97%
Part-Time
3%
Campus Life
Sports
Men's
- Football
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
- Lacrosse
- Baseball
- Wrestling
Full List of Men Sports
Women's
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Swimming and Diving (combined)
- Field Hockey
Full List of Women's Sports
Student Services
Meal Plan
No
Counseling Services
Yes
Remedial Services
No
Work-Study
Yes
Placement Services
No
Study Abroad
Yes
Weekend/Evening Classes
Yes
On-campus day care for student's children
Yes
Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.