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Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA
Public
City Setting
Less Selective (61% acceptance rate)
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Key Facts
61%
Accept Rate
$32,875
Avg. Net Cost
42.3K
Very Large Campus
$55,620
Median Salary
86%
Graduation Rate
4-Year completion
93%
Retention Rate
Return after 1st year
29%
First-Gen Students
First in family
14%
Pell Grant Aid
Receive Federal Grants
Admissions
61%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective
SAT Reading
620 - 700
200
800
SAT Math
620 - 720
200
800
ACT Composite
27 - 32
1
36
Cost & Financial Aid
Average Cost (After Aid)
$32,875
In-State Tuition
$20,644
Out-of-State Tuition
$41,790
Net price reflects average cost after financial aid
Popular Programs
Business & Marketing
19%
Engineering
14%
Health Sciences
4%
Financial Aid & Affordability
14%
Pell Grants
40%
Take Loans
31926%
3yr Repayment
Pell Grant Recipients:
Percentage of students receiving federal Pell Grants (need-based aid)
Federal Loan Rate:
Share of students who take out federal loans
3-Year Repayment:
Rate of borrowers making progress on loan repayment
Student Outcomes
86%
Graduation Rate
4-Year completion
93%
Retention Rate
1st Year
Earnings After Graduation
$55,620
6 Years After
$63,435
10 Years After
Campus & Student Life
42.3K
Students
City
Setting
Student Profile
Gender Distribution
Men: 53%
Women: 47%
29%
First-Gen Students
2%
Part-Time Students
Avg. Family Income
$82,495
Racial/Ethnic Diversity
White: 63%
Other: 12%
Hispanic: 9%
Asian: 8%
Black: 5%
At a Glance
Institution Type
Public
Primary Degree
Bachelor's
Location
University Park, PA
Setting
City
Campus Size
Very Large
Selectivity
Less Selective
Online Only
No
Classification
N/A
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