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Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus

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Tuition & Fees $35,514
($18,450)
Student Population 46,810
Students:Faculty 14

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 2022 tuition & fees is $18,450 for Pennsylvania residents and $35,514 for out-of-state students. The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 46,810 students are enrolled.
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.

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2022 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2021-2022, Penn State's tuition & fees is $18,450 for Pennsylvania residents and $35,514 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2022 average tuition & fees are $22,994 for in-state students and $38,728 for out-of-state students.
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2022 Tuition & Fees
Pennsylvania ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$18,450$35,514
Graduate$22,994$38,728
[Chart] 2021-2022 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2022 key academic statistics at Penn State. A total of 46,810 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.
Retention Rate for Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is 93 %
Retention Rate
93%
Student Population for Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is 46,810
Student Population
46,810
Student to Faculty Ratio for Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is 14 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
14 to 1

Offered Degrees

Penn State offers 0 major programs on-site (in-person class) only. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
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Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class

Special Learning Opportunities

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school provides 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:14,039)
Board/Meal Plan✔
(Typical Annual Charge: $5,200)

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✔

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