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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill

Schuylkill Haven, PA · Town · 620 students
4
Year
Public
Town
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
About

Penn State Schuylkill, nestled on a scenic 100-acre wooded campus in Schuylkill Haven, is best known for offering the intimate, supportive environment of a small college alongside the prestigious resources and massive global alumni network of Pennsylvania State University. The campus boasts highly regarded, career-focused academic programs in Nursing, Business, Administration of Justice, and Cybersecurity, and it stands out nationally for its unique Consortium of Co-Op Education, which integrates paid, professional work experience directly into the undergraduate curriculum. Student life is remarkably vibrant and close-knit, featuring modern on-campus apartment living, NAIA varsity athletics, and active student clubs that foster a strong sense of belonging for both commuters and residents. Additionally, students can take advantage of Penn State's flexible "2+2 program," allowing them to begin their degree at the Schuylkill campus and seamlessly transition to University Park or another campus to finish their studies.


Wikipedia:Penn State Schuylkill is a Commonwealth Campus of the Pennsylvania State University in North Manheim Township, Pennsylvania.

Location
Schuylkill Haven, PA, 17972-2202 · Town campus
Nearest airport from college
ABE · Lehigh Valley
38 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$30,065
Out-of-state COA
$40,249
Avg net price
$19,659
Room & board
$14,474
In-state tuition
$15,208
Out-of-state tuition
$25,392
Books & supplies
$1,200/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$14,657
$30–48k
$14,543
$48–75k
$18,556
$75–110k
$23,004
$110k+
$26,293
Admissions
Admit rate
97%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1130
Reading 520630
Math 500600
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
26%
4-yr on-time completion
26%
1st-yr retention
78%
Transfer-out rate
25%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
23%
Transferred
55%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
21%
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 37%Women 63%
14
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
40%
First-generation
29%
Median family income
$61,924
Independent students
20%
Veterans
0%
Avg age at entry
21.0
Part-time students
7%
Race & ethnicity
White
68%
Hispanic
13%
Black
11%
Asian
3%
Two or more
2%
Non-resident
1%
Unknown
1%
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
Criminal Justice and Corrections18
Psychology, General15
Business/Commerce, General12
Biology, General11
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing5
Business/Corporate Communications3
Computer and Information Sciences, General1
Information Science/Studies1
Health and Medical Administrative Services1
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods1
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Institutional
Endowment
$14M
Full-time faculty
80%
Avg faculty salary
$8,985/mo
Instructional spend/student
$4,334
Federal loan rate
62%

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