Pennsylvania State University-World Campus
University Park, PA · City · 7,877 students
4
YearPublic
City
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
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Location
University Park, PA, 16802-1503 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
PIT · Pittsburgh
126 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$27,678
Out-of-state COA
$27,678
Avg net price
$19,550
In-state tuition
$15,356
Out-of-state tuition
$15,356
Books & supplies
$1,200/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$16,372
$30–48k
$17,144
$48–75k
$19,337
$75–110k
$23,852
$110k+
$26,078
Admissions
Admit rate
91%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1248
Reading 560–680
Math 530–655
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600
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Essay Requirements
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Outcomes
Graduation rate
34%
1st-yr retention
66%
Transfer-out rate
2%
Consumer completion
39%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
35%
Transferred
27%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
36%
Median earnings (6yr)
$55,620
Median earnings (10yr)
$63,435
Median debt
$25,000
Monthly loan payment
$265
Debt range (25th–75th)
$8,750–$27,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$34,000
Student Body
Men 48%Women 52%
16
:1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
31%
First-generation
29%
Median family income
$61,924
Independent students
20%
Veterans
0%
Avg age at entry
21.0
Part-time students
56%
Race & ethnicity
White
63%
Hispanic
14%
Black
9%
Asian
6%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
3%
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
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Institutional
Endowment
$71M
Instructional spend/student
$1,569
Federal loan rate
41%
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