Campus Life |
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| 37,830 |
Total UndergradsIncluding 1,247 Part-time |
| 7,262 |
Degree-Seeking FreshmenIncluding 14 Part-time |
Gender Breakdown: |
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Big Ten Conference
| 13 |
Men's sports coaches (Average salary: $296,730) |
| 12 |
Women's sports coaches (Average salary: $192,503) |
| Sport | Varsity Men | Varsity Women | Club | Intramural |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Track Combined | 107 | 130 | ||
| Baseball | 35 | - | - | |
| Basketball | 15 | 26 | ||
| Fencing | 24 | 33 | - | |
| Field Hockey | - | 19 | ||
| Football | 121 | - | - | |
| Golf | 12 | 13 | ||
| Gymnastics | 18 | 18 | - | |
| Lacrosse | 40 | 31 | - | |
| Soccer | 25 | 32 | ||
| Softball | - | 24 | ||
| Swimming and Diving | 29 | 37 | ||
| Tennis | 11 | 12 | ||
| Volleyball | 16 | 21 | ||
| Wrestling | 35 | - | ||
| Archery | - | - | - | |
| Badminton | - | - | ||
| Bowling | - | - | - | |
| Cheerleading/Dance Team | - | - | - | |
| Court Sports | - | - | ||
| Cricket | - | - | - | |
| Cycling | - | - | - | |
| Equestrian | - | - | - | |
| Flag Football | - | - | - | |
| Frisbee/Disc Sports | - | - | ||
| Ice Hockey | - | - | - | |
| Indoor Fitness/Recreation | - | - | - | |
| Kayaking | - | - | - | |
| Martial Arts/Self Defense | - | - | - | |
| Outdoor Fitness/Recreation | - | - | - | |
| Rifle | - | - | - | |
| Roller Hockey | - | - | - | |
| Rowing | - | - | - | |
| Sailing | - | - | - | |
| Skating | - | - | - | |
| Skiing | - | - | - | |
| Squash | - | - | ||
| Synchronized Swimming | - | - | - | |
| Table Tennis | - | - | ||
| Track and Field, X-Country | - | - | ||
| Water Polo | - | - | - | |
| Water Sports | - | - | - | |
| Weight Lifting | - | - | - |
| 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 Offered
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Living
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Reserved Officers' Training Corps (ROTC)
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| 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 |
“its there if you want it and apartment life if you would prefer that instead. …”
“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…”
“Dorm life sucks, BUT, it is a necessary evil the first year and actually does serve a purpose of learning how to live with others.…”
“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.…”
“i am currently living at home for my first year and commuting to campus. i have friends in the dorms and they seem to like it.…”
On-campus dining is pretty decent, lots of restaurants nearby accept lioncash.
» Read MoreThere are a lot of dining options on campus and most of it is actually pretty good. West Halls and Pollock Commons have the best food and the most options.
» Read MoreAgain, I don't know, since I commute I always pack my own lunch. I had one breakfast in one of the dining commons which was quite good, but overall I can pack a lunch for cheaper than eating on campus.
» Read MoreGreat food choices everywhere.
» Read MoreOn campus food can either be really, really good or absolutely terrible. There's an iPhone app for Penn State that tells you what each dining hall is serving every night which makes it useful in deciding whether the walk to the commons is actually worth it or not. You eventually learn what's good and what isn't but regardless, the freshman 15 isn't a problem at PSU considering they put laxatives in their food.
» Read MoreThe food at Penn State is good, if not limited in variety. Thankfully, if you ever get sick of campus food, there are many local eateries downtown that will deliver delicious, tasty food to the dorms.
» Read MoreFrom 2009-2013 the food and dining has gotten a lot better!! If your a freshman living in East Halls you have to eat the BIG O's pizza!! If you live in Pollock their dining commons are great and The Mix is a great place to get all sorts of wraps. The Hub is the main student center where so many events are held. It is also the main area to get chik-fil-a or burger king or chinese and starbucks. There are alos so many places downtown to eat great meals.
» Read MoreThere is a wide selection of foods for students to chose from so there is something for everyone to enjoy. Plus the meal plans allow for a more cheaper dining experience.
» Read MoreSo. Much. Food. And it all happens to be delicious. There are so many options and your meal points work wherever there is a place to eat on campus.
» Read MoreThere are many different options here. I loved how nice the food was at Pollock but how uncrowded it was at Redifer. I would try and avoid East dinning commons if at all possible.
» Read MoreThe 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.
» Read MoreThey will always have their parties...
» Read MoreGreek Life at Penn State is HUGE. With 19 sororities and 44 fraternities, a significant percentage of the population is greek. Fratland is crazy on the weekends; there is always something going on. Not only is Greek Life great for the party scene but they are really into philanthropic work as well, especially when it comes to fundraising for PSU's IFC/Panhellenic Dance MaraTHON.
» Read MoreGreek Life is amazing at Penn State. We have one of the largest Greek systems in the nation with over 50 fraternities and sororities. The Greeks started THON and it has grown to raise 10s of millions of dollars annually for pediatric cancer. Besides THON, Greek life is involved in a lot of campus activities like Homecoming, and a lot of community service events as well. Plus, they know how to throw amazing parties on the weekends. I went Greek, and would recommend it to everyone.
» Read Moreextensive: from the Black, White, Asian, Latino, Indian, they're all here
» Read MorePenn State is 12% Greek. Out of 44,000 people, that adds up. There are over 50 fraternities and over 30 sororities. Frats have houses off campus, and sororities live in the dorms and have their own floors (Pennsylvania law prohibits sorority houses, because they would be considered a brothel)
» Read MoreGreek Life is very involved. If you are involved in a sorority or a fraternity, you will not be very involved in anything else.
» Read MoreGreek life is big at Penn State, but because the school is so big, it does not dominate the scene, everything at Penn State is sort of its own thing, nothing overwhelms Penn State like football.
» Read MoreGreek life is amazing. Not in one or plan to join but its cool to see how they all get invlves.So many to choose from and so many are involved. Step shows are also fun to watch.
» Read MoreI am in a sorority as a freshman and I couldn't recommend it more. I love being part of a group of girls who are similar yet different in so many ways. It has helped me to find a place for myself within a large setting of the campus.
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