Penn State University is a land grant University whose main campus is located in State College, PA. Also, there are 24 branch campuses spread out throughout the state. Established in 1855, Penn State has been "making life better" for 150 years. Currently at the University Park campus, there are 36,815 undergraduate students who are working towards degrees in one of the more than 160 majors that are offered. Penn State also has one of the most active alumni associations among major universities in the country, with one in every 122 U.S. citizens who holds a college degree has obtained that degree from Penn State. Listed below are some fast facts about Penn State University. More information can be found on the undergraduate admissions website located at http://www.psu.edu/dept/admissions/.
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| Enrollment |
36,815 |
Female |
45% |
Out of State |
18% |
International |
2% |
Freshman returning for Sophomore year |
92% |
In State Tuition |
$13,520 |
Out of State Tuition |
$24,708 |
Room and Board |
$7,700 |
Application Fee |
$50 |
Financial Aid Available |
Yes |
Students Living on campus |
38% |
U.S. News Rankings |
Overall Rank - 50th
Business Program - 20th
Engineering Program - 16th |
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