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Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PAPublicCity Setting
Less Selective • 61% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is a public institution located in the city setting of University Park, PA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 42.3K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 61%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
42.3K (Very Large)
Admissions Selectivity
61% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading620 - 700
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math620 - 720
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite27 - 32
1typical 50% range36
61%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing19% of degrees
Engineering14% of degrees
Social Sciences7% of degrees
Biological Sciences6% of degrees
Health Sciences4% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Physics.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $150,865
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Systems Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $145,507
Earnings 5yr: $140,305
Debt: N/A
Information Science/Studies.
Credential: Post-baccalaureate Certificate
Earnings 4yr: $141,703
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $24,773
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Post-baccalaureate Certificate
Earnings 4yr: $140,589
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $20,125
Computer Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $140,393
Earnings 5yr: $137,077
Debt: N/A
Computational Science.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $137,367
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business/Commerce, General.
Credential: Post-baccalaureate Certificate
Earnings 4yr: $134,050
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $15,725
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $129,975
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Statistics.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $129,392
Earnings 5yr: $133,369
Debt: N/A
Statistics.
Credential: Post-baccalaureate Certificate
Earnings 4yr: $128,684
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $16,041
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $117,728
Earnings 5yr: $129,551
Debt: N/A
Chemistry.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $115,630
Earnings 5yr: $104,435
Debt: N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $114,251
Earnings 5yr: $119,558
Debt: N/A
Petroleum Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $113,669
Earnings 5yr: $96,960
Debt: $22,368
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Post-baccalaureate Certificate
Earnings 4yr: $111,979
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $17,125
Medicine.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $110,814
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Medicine.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $108,997
Earnings 5yr: $131,433
Debt: N/A
Engineering, Other.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $107,278
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Homeland Security.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $106,535
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $104,205
Earnings 5yr: $100,940
Debt: $24,028
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$32,875
In-State Tuition$20,644
Out-of-State Tuition$41,790
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
14%
Pell Grants
40%
Take Loans
68%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$55,620
+14% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$63,435
Completion Signals
86%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
93%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$211/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
53%
Men47%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 53% men and 47% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
29%
Part-Time Share
2%
Avg Family Income
$82,495
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