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Penn State

    Report Card

    grade A
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Academics
      grade A
    2. Value
      grade B
    3. Diversity
      grade A
    4. Campus
      grade A
    5. Athletics
      grade A+
    6. Party Scene
      grade A+
    7. Professors
      grade A
    8. Location
      grade A minus
    9. Dorms
      grade B
    10. Campus Food
      grade A minus
    11. Student Life
      grade A+
    12. Safety
      grade B+

    About

    201 SHIELDS BUILDING
    UNIVERSITY PARK, PA 16802
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    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division I-FBS
    Athletic Conference
    Big Ten Conference

    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.

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    Admissions

    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    Acceptance Rate
    56%
    SAT Range
    1160-1360
    ACT Range
    25-30
    Application Fee
    $65
    SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Accepts Common App
    Yes

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $26,151 / 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
    $10,107 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    65%

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    Academics

    Professors
    grade A
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    13:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
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    Majors

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    Online

    Programs Offered Entirely Online
    0
    Offers Online Courses
    Yes
    Online Certificate Programs
    0
    Online Associates Programs
    0
    Online Bachelor's Programs
    0
    How Students Learn
    • Mix of Online and on Campus
      39%
    • On Campus
      50%
    • Online
      11%

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    39,321 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    9,690
    Undergrads Over 25
    1%
    Pell Grant
    13%
    Varsity Athletes
    5%
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    Campus Life

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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $50,100 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    85%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    94%
    National
    83%

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