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Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus

University Park, PA · City · 42,284 students
4
Year
Public
City
Large (10k+)
Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
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Location
University Park, PA, 16802-1503 · City campus
Nearest airport from college
PIT · Pittsburgh
126 mi away
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Admission Rate
61%
Cost of Attendance
$39,694
per academic year
Graduation Rate
86%
Median Earnings
$63,435
10 yrs after entry
Median Debt
$25,000
at graduation
Enrollment
42,284
Large (10k+)
Cost
In-state tuition
$20,644
Out-of-state tuition
$41,790
Room & board
$14,474
Avg net price
$32,875
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$19,845
$30–48k
$20,049
$48–75k
$25,667
$75–110k
$31,834
$110k+
$37,831
Admissions
Admit rate
61%
SAT average
1337
620700 range
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600
Outcomes
Graduation rate
86%
1st-yr retention
93%
Consumer completion
86%
Median earnings (6yr)
$55,620
Median earnings (10yr)
$63,435
Median debt
$25,000
Monthly loan payment
$265
Student Body
Men 53%Women 47%
16
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
14%
First-generation
29%
Veterans
0%
Avg age at entry
21.0
Part-time students
2%
Race & ethnicity
White
63%
Hispanic
9%
Black
5%
Asian
8%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
9%
Unknown
2%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$55,620
10 years after entry
$63,435
Finance and Financial Management Services577
Information Science/Studies489
Computer and Information Sciences, General458
Psychology, General446
Mechanical Engineering374
Marketing361
Economics356
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication349
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other341
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management276
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods274
Biology, General242
Human Resources Management and Services239
Criminal Justice and Corrections222
Accounting and Related Services218
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness210
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Institutional
Avg faculty salary
$13,120/mo
Instructional spend/student
$15,699
Federal loan rate
40%