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Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus

Tuition
40,188
Students
52,693
School Type
Public, 4-year or above
Size & Setting
Small | Urban

About

Overview

School Type

Public, 4-year or above

Students Enrolled

52,693

Graduation Rate

86%

Religious Affiliation

Not applicable

Admissions

Acceptance Rate54.22%

Apply

85,956

Accepted

46,605

Attend

9,040

Application Fee

Undergraduate

$65

Graduate

$65

Test Scores

Sat Range

1220 - 1400

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

$20,234

Out-of-State

$40,188

Financial Aid & Student Loans

Financial Aid (Average)

Federal Grants

$5,870

State/Local Grants

$4,133

Institutional/Scholarships

$8,733

Graduate

In-State

$25,518

Out-of-State

$43,828

Student Loans (Average)

Federal Loans

N/A

Other Loans

$26,372

Other Annual Estimated Costs

Food & Housing

$13,030

Books & Supplies

$1,840

Personal Expenses

$4,788

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.

Programs for Service Members and Veterans

Post-9/11 GI Bill (Students Receiving)

696

Average Assistance

$18,060

DoD Tuition Assistance (Students Receiving)

21

Average Assistance

$4,321

Academics

Graduation Rate86%

Student Faculty Ratio9:1

Most Popular Undergraduate Majors

  • Finance, General
  • Information Science/Studies
  • Psychology, General
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General
  • Mechanical Engineering

Most Popular Graduate Programs

  • Accounting
  • Programs for Foreign Lawyers
  • Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
  • International/Globalization Studies
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Student Body

Students Enrolled52,693

Undergraduate

43,729

Graduate

8,964

Full-Time

97

Part-Time

3

Campus Life

Sports

Men's

  • Football
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
  • Lacrosse
  • Baseball
  • Wrestling

Women's

  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
  • Swimming and Diving (combined)
  • Soccer
  • Lacrosse
  • Fencing

Student Services

  • Meal Plan

    Yes

  • 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

    No