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Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus

Penn State

University Park, Pennsylvania 16802-1503

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Known for business — major research university

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is a public institution in University Park with particular strength in business and engineering. With an average SAT of 1316, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A large campus of 41.9K undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

86% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $63,435 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $32,598.

Established
1855
Motto
On seal: "Virtue, Liberty, and Independence"
Mascot
Nittany Lion
Type
Public state-related land-grant research university
Division
Division I
54%Acceptance
1316SAT Avg
41,862Students
15:1Student:Faculty
86%Grad Rate
$63,435Earnings 10yr
$32,598Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate54.2%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1316

Reading & Writing
610690
Math
610710

ACT Score Range

Composite
2732

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$20,234
Tuition (out-of-state)$40,188
Room & Board$13,030
Books & Supplies$1,840
Total Cost of Attendance$39,160
Average Net Price$32,598
Median Debt at Graduation$25,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$265

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$19,458
$30–48K$19,743
$48–75K$26,257
$75–110K$33,579
$110K+$37,209

Student Body

Undergrads
41,862
Gender Split
47% / 53%
Women / Men
First Generation
29%
Pell Grant Recipients
13%

Race & Ethnicity

White 63%
Black 5%
Hispanic 9%
Asian 7%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 10%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate85.7%
Freshman Retention92.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$55,620
8 Years$60,370
10 Years$63,435

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$50,100
Men
$63,100

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