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Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus

Mission Statement

Penn State is a multicampus public research university that improves the lives of the people of Pennsylvania, the nation and the world through integrated, high-quality programs in teaching, research and service.

Location

201 Old Main
University Park, PA 16802-1589
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Contact Information

General Information: 814-865-4700

College at a Glance

  • School Type:
    Public, 4-year or above
  • Faculty:
    2727 Faculty Members | 18:1 Student:Faculty Ratio
  • Religious Affiliation:
    Not applicable
  • Mission Highlights:
    None

Top Five Largest Sports Teams:

Male Sports

  • Football
  • All Track Combined
  • Lacrosse
  • Baseball
  • Wrestling

Female Sports

  • All Track Combined
  • Swimming and Diving
  • Lacrosse
  • Softball
  • Soccer

Tuition & Fees Per Year

Undergraduate:

In-State:
$15,250
Out-of-State:
$27,114

Graduate:

In-State:
$17,202
Out-of-State:
$29,480

Student Body Breakdown

Total Enrolled:
49,160
Undergraduates:
41,422
Graduates:
7,738

Undergraduate Demographics

Pie Chart Representing the section data
  • 45.06% (Female Students)
  • 54.94% (Male Students)
Pie Chart Representing the section data
  • 5.65% (Asian/Pacific Islander)
  • 4.40% (Black)
  • 85.13% (Caucasian)
  • 4.73% (Hispanic/Latino)
  • 0.09% (Native American)

Pay For College with ROTC

Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) is a college scholarship program that prepares students to become military officers. Offered at more than 1,000 colleges and universities, it can help cover the costs of tuition and expenses.
Learn more about ROTC. Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) is a college program, offered at more than 1,000 colleges and universities across the United States, that prepares young adults to become military officers. In exchange for a paid college education and a guaranteed post-college career, ROTC students commit to serve in the Military after graduation (generally three to four years of Active Duty).
Learn more about ROTC

Army ROTC: yes  Navy ROTC: yes  Air Force ROTC: yes 

This school may be part of a consortium.

Undergraduate Admissions

  • 40,714 Apply
  • 21,017 Are Accepted
  • 6,560 Actually Attend

Types of Degrees Offered

  • yes Certificate
  • yes Associate's Degree
  • yes Bachelor's Degree
  • yes Master's Degree
  • yes Doctoral Degree

Financial aid is only available to those who qualify.

Learn more about this school at: www.psu.edu/