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Pennsylvania State University-University Park

College Township, PA • public • STARS • I | Big Ten | FBS
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Acceptance
54.2%
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Grad Rate
86%
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Cost
$35,740 / $56,886
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Overview

Institution Type
public
Campus Setting
Urban
Student Population
Undergrad: 44,139 • Total: 53,053
Academic Calendar
Semester
Honors College/Program
Yes
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Address
168 East Park Avenue
College Township, PA
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Website
https://psu.edu
Region
Mid-Atlantic
Carnegie Classification
R1: Doctoral Universities – Very High Research Activity

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 23,530 (53.3%) • Female: 20,609 (46.7%)
Race/Ethnicity Distribution
Asian 3,110 7.0%
Black/African American 2,114 4.8%
Hispanic/Latino 4,035 9.1%
White 27,429 62.1%
Two or More Races 1,686 3.8%
International 4,529 10.3%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
54.2%
46,605 admitted from 85,956 applicants
Standardized Testing Policy
✓ Test Optional
SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)
Reading: 610-690
Math: 610-710
Total: 1220-1400
ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)
27-32
Application Types Offered
EA RD
Application Requirements
STARS Required
Self-reported transcript system
Application Fee
$65
Financial Aid Forms
FAFSA only
Deadlines
EA: 11/01/2025
RD: Rolling

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
85.6%
4-Year Graduation Rate
70.3%
Freshman Retention Rate
92.0%
Student-Faculty Ratio
10.6:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
In-State
$35,740
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Out-of-State
$56,886
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
In-state: $20,066
Out-of-state: $41,212
Room & Board
$14,474
Books & Supplies
$1,200
Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)
$0-30,000 $19,845
$30,001-48,000 $20,049
$48,001-75,000 $25,667
$75,001-110,000 $31,834
$110,001+ $37,831
Students Receiving Pell Grants
49%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
I
Conference
Big Ten
Football
FBS
Men's Sports (14)
Baseball Basketball Fencing Football (FBS) Golf Gymnastics Ice Hockey Lacrosse Soccer Swimming and Diving (combined)
Women's Sports (13)
Basketball Fencing Field Hockey Golf Gymnastics Ice Hockey Lacrosse Soccer Softball Swimming and Diving (combined)
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