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| #25 in National Universities #24 in World University Rankings #3 in Pennsylvania Colleges | Rankings* | |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's, Post-BS Certificate, Master's, Post-MS Certificate, Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $65,636 | Undergraduate Tuition | |
| $50,975 | Graduate Tuition | |
| $43,489 | Average Financial Aid Amount | |
| Admission | ||
| 1,540 SAT 35 ACT | Test Scores | |
| 11.66% | Acceptance Rate | |
| 45.67% | Yield | |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | |
| Enrollment | ||
| 15,888 | Total Enrollment | |
| 7,377 | Undergraduate | |
| 8,511 | Graduate | |
| 554 | Online Population | |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| 94% | Graduate Rate | |
| 2% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 98% | Retention Rate | |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,587) | Campus Housing | |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,486) | Board/Meal Plan | |
| Faculty | ||
| 5 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | |
| 1,748 | Number of faculty | |
| $130,272 | Average Faculty Salary | |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.