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Campus Life

Campus Size

Large Campus
37,830
Total Undergrads
Including 1,247 Part-time
7,262
Degree-Seeking Freshmen
Including 14 Part-time
Gender Breakdown:
45% Women
55% Men

Athletics

NCAA Division I-A

Big Ten Conference

  • Football
  • Basketball
  • Baseball
  • Cross Country/Track

Total Varsity Sports

13
Men's sports coaches (Average salary: $296,730)
12
Women's sports coaches (Average salary: $192,503)
Athletics Details
Sport Varsity Men Varsity Women Club Intramural
All Track Combined 107 130 Yes Yes
Baseball 35 - Yes -
Basketball 15 26 Yes Yes
Fencing 24 33 Yes -
Field Hockey - 19 Yes Yes
Football 121 - - Yes
Golf 12 13 Yes Yes
Gymnastics 18 18 Yes -
Lacrosse 40 31 Yes -
Soccer 25 32 Yes Yes
Softball - 24 Yes Yes
Swimming and Diving 29 37 Yes Yes
Tennis 11 12 Yes Yes
Volleyball 16 21 Yes Yes
Wrestling 35 - Yes Yes
Archery - - Yes -
Badminton - - Yes Yes
Bowling - - Yes -
Cheerleading/Dance Team - - Yes -
Court Sports - - Yes Yes
Cricket - - Yes -
Cycling - - Yes -
Equestrian - - Yes -
Flag Football - - - Yes
Frisbee/Disc Sports - - Yes Yes
Ice Hockey - - Yes -
Indoor Fitness/Recreation - - Yes -
Kayaking - - - Yes
Martial Arts/Self Defense - - Yes -
Outdoor Fitness/Recreation - - Yes -
Rifle - - Yes -
Roller Hockey - - Yes -
Rowing - - Yes -
Sailing - - Yes -
Skating - - Yes -
Skiing - - Yes -
Squash - - Yes Yes
Synchronized Swimming - - Yes -
Table Tennis - - Yes Yes
Track and Field, X-Country - - Yes Yes
Water Polo - - Yes -
Water Sports - - Yes -
Weight Lifting - - Yes -

Diversity

Student Total
American Indian/Alaskan Native 0.1%
Asian/Pacific Islander 4.8%
Black/non-Hispanic 3.8%
Hispanic 4.1%
Non-resident alien 8.8%
Race/Ethnicity unknown 4.0%
Two or more races 1.5%
White/non-Hispanic 72.9%
Disabilities
Percent of students with disability 3% or less

Services & Housing

Services Offered
  • Remedial services for students with learning disabilities
  • Academic/Career counseling
  • Employment services for current students to find part-time positions
  • Job placement for graduates to find full-time employment
  • Daycare on campus for children of students
  • Library on campus
Living
  • On-Campus Housing
  • Meal plan offered, meals per week can vary

Clubs & Organizations

Reserved Officers' Training Corps (ROTC)
  • Army ROTC
  • Navy ROTC
  • Air Force ROTC

Safety Statistics

Arrests On Campus
Illegal Weapons Possession 1
Drug Law Violation 225
Liquor Law Violation 742
Criminal Offenses On Campus
Personal Crime 5
Property Crime 84
Reviews: Dorm Life
  • Michelle
  • 3
  • “its there if you want it and apartment life if you would prefer that instead. …”

  • Jan-07-2012 » Read More
  • Meghan from Latrobe, PA
  • 3
  • “Living in East Halls as a freshman is bitter sweet. The dorms are absolutley terrible and you are secluded from the rest of campus. However, this is a great place…”

  • Jan-10-2012 » Read More
  • Sara from Browns Mills, NJ
  • 4
  • “The rooms, bathrooms, stairs, and hallways are all kept as clean as possible in a college dorm. People also respect the quiet hours, most of the time anyway.…”

  • Jan-17-2012 » Read More

Reviews

Student Responses to Review Topic: Food And Dining
  • 3
  • Alayna
  • Jun-17-2013 I am a current student here

    The food is actually really good! I just got bored of it sometimes

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  • 5
  • Jacky Lee
  • Jun-17-2013 I am a current student here

    With vast amount of dining halls along with many other restaurants within walking distance of a short bus ride away, finding good food is never a problem

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  • 5
  • Katie from State College, PA
  • Jun-11-2013 I am a current student here

    The Pennsylvania has many options when it comes to food. This University offers its very own cafe (The Creamery) where all of the products are made by sources from the university such as milk for cheese and ice cream. The restaurants down town vary from expensive, classy establishments to quiet, reasonable dinning.

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  • 5
  • Jeff from Scranton, PA
  • Jun-06-2013 I am researching this school and have visited the campus

    The dining options look to be very extensive with dining halls, restaurants, and various national chains.

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Student Responses to Review Topic: Greek Life
  • 0
  • psustudent
  • Jun-12-2013 I am a current student here

    Greek life is huge at Penn State. I may be biased because I'm in it, but it's definitely the best in the country.

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  • 0
  • May from Clarion, PA
  • Jun-04-2013 I am a current student here

    I'm not associated with any sororities, but I've learned about the process of making one and it's a hassle (takes around 4 years to be officially recognized I think).

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  • 0
  • Brandon from Fairview, PA
  • May-20-2013 I am a current student here

    Our greek life accommodates to the needs of all students who enjoy the social aspects. Over 40 fraternities, over 20 sororities, and both business and social fraternity houses.

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  • 0
  • Steven from New Windsor, MD
  • May-17-2013 I am a current student here

    The Greek life provides a great party scene and the Greeks are respected on campus. Although I am not involved in Greek life on campus, I appreciate the social aspect they provide for students.

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