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Penn State is a multicampus public research university that educates students from Pennsylvania, the nation and the world, and improves the well being and health of individuals and communities through integrated programs of teaching, research, and service.
Our instructional mission includes undergraduate, graduate, professional, and continuing education offered through both resident instruction and online delivery. Our educational programs are enriched by the cutting edge knowledge, diversity, and creativity of our faculty, students, and staff.
Our research, scholarship, and creative activity promote human and economic development, global understanding, and progress in professional practice through the expansion of knowledge and its applications in the natural and applied sciences, social sciences, arts, humanities, and the professions.
As Pennsylvania's land-grant university, we provide unparalleled access and public service to support the citizens of the Commonwealth. We engage in collaborative activities with industrial, educational, and agricultural partners here and abroad to generate, disseminate, integrate, and apply knowledge that is valuable to society.
| Admissions office phone number | (814) 865-5471 |
| Open admission policy | No |
| Undergraduate Application fee | $50 |
| Applied | 41,545 |
| Admitted | 22,761 |
| Enrolled | 7,262 |
| Admitted % | 55% |
| Admission test scores | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Recommended |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Completion of college preparatory program | Recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Students submitting SAT | 81% |
| SAT 1 Verbal 25th percentile score | 530 |
| SAT 1 Verbal 75th percentile score | 630 |
| SAT 1 Math 25th percentile score | 560 |
| SAT 1 Math 75th percentile score | 670 |
| Students submitting ACT | 13% |
| ACT Composite 25th percentile score | 25 |
| ACT Composite 75th percentile score | 29 |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | - |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | - |
| Black/Non-Hispanic | - |
| Hispanic | - |
| White/Non-Hispanic | - |
| Non-Resident Alien | 9% |
| Race/ethnicity unknown | 4% |
| In-State Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates | $15,124 |
| Out-of-state Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates | $27,206 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,536 |
| On-campus room and board | $9,432 |
| Off-campus room and board | - |
| Students Receiving Aid | 69% |
| Receiving Federal Grants | 16% , $4,997 on average |
| Receiving Institutional Aid | 29% , $6,234 on average |
| Receiving Student Loans | 53% , $7,680 on average |
Graduates in 2009/2010 academic year.
| Regular application deadline | No closing date |
| Priority application deadline | November 30 |
| Fall application deadline | February 1 |
| SAT Reasoning / ACT scores due | - |
| SAT Subject score report due | - |
| College will notify student by | - |
| Student must reply to acceptance by | No set date |
| Deadline for housing deposit | May 1 |
| Financial aid priority deadline | February 15 |
| Financial aid deadline | - |
| College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about | - |
| Student must reply to financial aid decision by | - |
| Early decision deadline | - |
| College will notify student of early decision by | - |
| Early action deadline | - |
| College will notify student of early action by | - |
| Transfer priority application deadline | November 30 |
| Transfer priority financial aid deadline | - |
| Transfer application closing date | Rolling admission |
| Transfer deadline for filing financial aid forms | May 1 |
| College will notify student of transfer decision by | - |
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Great for anyone really. Even a small town boy like me who hates large crowds has found his place in good ole State. Numerous clubs, activities, and top of the line classes in any field make this a college accessible by anyone. Even the small town… more read full review
Great for anyone really. Even a small town boy like me who hates large crowds has found his place in good ole State. Numerous clubs, activities, and top of the line classes in any field make this a college accessible by anyone. Even the small town boy can fit in because the town is small enough while still accommodating the big city party kid. You will have a few lecture classes so if you completely are against lecture halls then stay clear of PSU but once you make it through some of the base level classes the sizes shrink. I refuse to say that anyone can't find their place. Happy Valley welcomes everyone. read full review
Yes, Penn State is well known for its drinking and for its Greek life. But don't let that be the be-all, end-all of your college career. DON'T immediately get lost in the partying scene of Penn State - while its okay to party and have fun, learn… more read full review
Yes, Penn State is well known for its drinking and for its Greek life. But don't let that be the be-all, end-all of your college career. DON'T immediately get lost in the partying scene of Penn State - while its okay to party and have fun, learn how to do it in moderation so that you don't end up screwing up your G.P.A. (and in turn, screwing yourself over) in your first year - you'll still be paying for it two years later and its a lot easier to do than you'd think. DO go to the involvement fairs. In Alumni hall in the HUB running for a week straight at the beginning of the semesters there are booths and booths of clubs and activities across the Penn State community, with different groups every day. If a group even mildly interests you, put your name on the list serv. You can always take it off later if you choose. DO get a planner or some method of keeping track of when all projects and deadlines are due. They have a nasty way of creeping up on you. DON'T take the buses unless you have to. Long walks across campus will help you NOT gain the Freshman 15. DON'T make a habit of always skipping class. Sure its okay to miss one here or there, but by telling yourself that its okay to constantly miss class, you'll screw yourself over in the class and develop a habit that may be harder to break in the future. read full review
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