Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is a public, four or more years institution located in University Park, Pennsylvania. The campus is situated in a small city area and is home to 76,099 undergraduate students.
Frequently Asked
Overview
College Category
Degree-granting, primarily baccalaureate or above
Student-to-faculty Ratio
15
Awards Offered
Less than one year certificate
One but less than two years certificate
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
City
University Park
College Type
Public
Campus Housing
Yes
Location Setting
Small City
Average Grant or Scholarship Aid
$8,678
General
Address
201 Old MainUniversity Park, Pennsylvania 16802-1503
College Website
Phone
(814) 865-4700
Admissions Website
Online Application Website
Financial Aid Website
Admissions
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus has an acceptance rate of 76%. The acceptance rate of 76% implies that for every 100 students that applied 76 students got accepted. 95,970 students appied to Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus. 76% of the students that applied got accepted, and 22% that that got accepted enrolled.
Number of Applicants
Acceptance Rate
The SAT composite score at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus ranged from 1070 to 1310. The ACT composite score at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus ranged from 23 to 30.
| SAT Composite | 1070 - 1310 |
| ACT Composite | 23 - 30 |
| Application Fee | $65 |
Costs to Attend
The cost for in-state undergraduate students to attend Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus for an academic year can be broken down into $17,416 for tuition, $1,034 for fees, $1,840 for books and supplies, $11,884 for room and board and $4,788 for other expenses.
In-State Tuition and Fees
| In-state tuition | $17,416 |
| In-state fees | $1,034 |
| Books and supplies | $1,840 |
| Room and board | $11,884 |
| Other expenses | $4,788 |
The cost for out-of-state undergraduate students to attend Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus for an academic year can be broken down into $34,480 for tuition, $1,034 for fees, $1,840 for books and supplies, $11,884 for room and board and $4,788 for other expenses.
Out-of-State Tution and Fees
| Out-of-state tuition | $34,480 |
| Out-of-state fees | $1,034 |
| Books and supplies | $1,840 |
| Room and board | $11,884 |
| Other expenses | $4,788 |
Students
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus has 76,099 undergradute students. 54% of the undergraduate students are male compared to 46% female.
Undergradute Enrollment
Enrollment by gender
54% men
46% women
Academics
The graduation rate for undergraduate students at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is 71%. The graduation rate for male undergraduate students is 69% compared to 73% for female undergraduate students.
The retention rate for undergraduate students at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is 88%. Retention rate is the percentage of first-time undergraduate students who return to continue their studies the following fall semester.
Retention Rate
After College
The average earnings of former students working 10 years after entry at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is $57,200 with 25% of former students having earnings less than $31,600 compared to 25% former students having earnings greater than $73,900.
Mean Earnings After 10 Years
Earnings Range After 10 Years
Percent Earning Over $25,000 After 10 Years
The percent of former students working 10 years after entry at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is 92% compared to 8% of former students 10 years after entry not working.
Working Status
92% percent_working
8% percent_not_working
Programs and Majors
The largest programs/majors at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus include "Information Science/Studies" with 589 graduates followed by "Economics" with 526 graduates, "Finance and Financial Management Services" with 473 graduates, "Accounting and Related Services" with 369 graduates and "Psychology, General" with 364 graduates.
| Program/Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Information Science/Studies | 589 |
| Economics | 526 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 473 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 369 |
| Psychology, General | 364 |
ⓘ Graduates by program are reported for students receiving bachelors degree.
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