The Pennsylvania State University (PSU)

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Large
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	20,547
Student to faculty ratio	15 to 1
Acceptance rate	92%
Students retention rate	87%
On-time graduation rate	72%

Located in University Park, Pennsylvania, PSU is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 92% indicates that PSU is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

The Pennsylvania State University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

PSU boasts an impressive student retention rate of 87% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 75% and 72%, respectively.

The institution has on-campus hospital
Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

92.3%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$18,898

Cost of attendance at The Pennsylvania State University in 2022 for students from Pennsylvania.

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Pennsylvania's average	$13,083
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$36,476

Cost of attendance at The Pennsylvania State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average	$21,410
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 51 of freshman students at The Pennsylvania State University received on average $9,884 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$9,884

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	3,405	22%	$4,923	$16,762,803
Other Federal Grant	4,581	30%	$5,303	$24,291,828
State Grant/Scholarships	2,763	18%	$3,641	$10,059,308
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	6,436	42%	$6,517	$41,943,668
Total Grant & Scholarships	7,719	51%	$9,884	$76,294,804

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of The Pennsylvania State University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of The Pennsylvania State University students is 72.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 75.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 69.6%.

72.3%

asian 70.8% 707 students
African American 53.7% 556 students
white 74.6% 7,765 students
unknown 75.2% 194 students
hawaiian 63.2% 12 students
hispanic 62.4% 722 students
International Students 79.6% 1,060 students
Mixed Race 67.1% 302 students

Sport Conferences

Football Big Ten Conference
Baseball Big Ten Conference
Basketball Big Ten Conference
Track and Cross Country Big Ten Conference

Athletic Associations

National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
National Small College Athletic Association (NSCAA)

Service Offerings

The Pennsylvania State University provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

The Pennsylvania State University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Navy
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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