University Park, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania State University | Penn State
Public school in Pennsylvania with 40,300 total undergraduate students
Chancing
Pennsylvania State University | Penn State is a somewhat competitive school
Overall acceptance rate
54%
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Admissions stats
Applicants & acceptance rate
Overall acceptance rate
54%
Women
56%
Men
51%
Total number of applicants
73,861
Women: 52%
Men: 48%
Accepted students who attend
Yield rate - overall
21%
Cost & scholarships
Your estimated net cost
$ ? / year
In-state
unknown
Out-of-state
unknown
Average net cost after aid
Income
Average net cost
$0–30,000
$21,436
$30,001–48,000
$22,487
$48,001–75,000
$27,097
$75,001–110,000
$32,589
Over $110,000
$34,890
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Applications
Application requirements
Accepts Common App
Yes
Considers class rank
No
Recommendation letters
Not used
TOEFL policy (international applicants)
Required
SAT/ACT testing policy
Optional
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Which tests students typically submit
SAT: 77%
ACT: 18%
Students
Enrolled student statistics
Enrolled students
First-year students (full-time)
8,398
Admission policy
Co-ed
Enrolled women:
50%
Enrolled men:
50%
6-year graduation rate
85%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
4 years
6 years
Retention rate
93%
Student diversity
Low diversity
International students
12%
Race & ethnicity diversity among domestic students
Asian and Pacific Islander: 7%
Black: 5%
Hispanic: 7%
Native American: < 1%
Other: 6%
White: 74%
Academics
Student faculty ratio
14:1
Calendar system
Semester
Special academic offering
Study abroad
Credit for AP exams
Offers graduate degree
Academic and career counseling
Majors & careers
Special focus
None
Has medical school
No
Housing
Commuter College
No
On campus housing
Yes
Sports
D1 Football
Yes
Football conference
Big Ten Conference
D1 Basketball
Yes
Basketball conference
Big Ten Conference
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Location
201 Old Main
University Park, PA 16802
Campus Setting
Urban
Region
Mid-Atlantic
Campus culture
Religious Affiliation
None
HBCU
No