Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington
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Penn State Abington, located just north of Philadelphia, is best known for offering a close-knit, highly diverse learning environment paired with the vast resources and global prestige of the Penn State network. The campus features robust four-year degree programs in business, nursing, psychological and social sciences, and information technology, while also serving as a popular launching pad for the university's "2+2" program leading to University Park. Student life is active and inclusive, characterized by small class sizes, personalized faculty mentorship, and competitive NCAA Division III athletics. A defining characteristic of Penn State Abington is its ability to blend a supportive suburban campus feel with direct, convenient access to Philadelphia's rich professional and internship opportunities.
Wikipedia:Penn State Abington is a commonwealth campus of the Pennsylvania State University located in Abington, Pennsylvania. The campus is set on 45 acres (180,000 m2) of wooded land. The roughly 4000 undergraduate students are taught by a full-time staff of over 150 professors and teaching assistants.
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