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Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus

Acceptance Rate 55.21 %
SAT Average 1,300
Tuition & Fees $40,188
($20,234)
Student Population 50,028
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $11,574

Academic Overview

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus Campus, University Park, PA
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is a public, four-years institute located in University Park, Pennsylvania. It is a Research University (very high research activity) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.
The 2024 tuition & fees is $20,234 for Pennsylvania residents and $40,188 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $25,518 for Pennsylvania residents and $43,828 for out-of-state students.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 50,028 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 55.21% and the graduation rate is 83% last year.
The salary after graduation from Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $57,200. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2023-2024, Penn State's tuition & fees is $20,234 for Pennsylvania residents and $40,188 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2024 average tuition & fees are $25,518 for in-state students and $43,828 for out-of-state students.
Data source for 2024 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2024 Tuition & Fees
Pennsylvania ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$20,234$40,188
Graduate$25,518$43,828
[Chart] 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2024 key academic statistics at Penn State. The acceptance rate of Penn State is 55.21% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 19.46%. The average graduation rate is 83% and the transfer-out rate is 1%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $11,574 and 56% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 50,028 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is 55.21 %.
Acceptance Rate
55.21%
Graduation Rate for Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is 83 %
Graduation Rate
83%
Transfer-out Rate for Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is 1 %
Transfer-out Rate
1%
Retention Rate for Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is 91 %
Retention Rate
91%
Student Population for Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is 50,028
Student Population
50,028
Student to Faculty Ratio for Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is 15 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
15 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $11,574 at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus.
Financial Aid Amount
$11,574

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address201 Old Main, University Park, PA 16802-1503
Phone814-865-4700
WEBhttps://www.psu.edu/
Admissionhttps://admissions.psu.edu/
Online Applicationhttps://admissions.psu.edu/apply/
Financial Aidhttps://studentaid.psu.edu/
Net Price Calculatorhttps://tuition.psu.edu/CostEstimate.aspx
Veterans Tuitionhttps://studentaid.psu.edu/veterans
Athletichttps://www.ncaa.org/
Disability Servicehttps://equity.psu.edu/student-disability-resources

Offered Degrees

Penn State offers 401 major programs on-site (in-person class) only. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Associate's10
Bachelor's1370
Master's1070
Doctorate (Research)930
Doctorate (Practical)20
Less Than 1 Year Certificate330
1-2 Years Certificate30
Post-Bachelor's Certificate250

Special Learning Opportunities

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students. It also offers weekend/evening classes which is a program that allows students to take a complete course of study and attend classes only on weekends or only in evenings.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy, NAVY, Air Force
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification
Study Abroad
Campus Housing
(Dormitory Capacity:14,275)
Board/Meal Plan
(Typical Annual Charge: $5,610)

Veterans Benefits

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
Credit for military training
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges