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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango

Sharon, PAPublicTown Setting
Open Admission • 92% Acceptance
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92%
Accept Rate
Open Admission
$18,095
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
256
Students
Small campus body
$55,620
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango is a public institution located in the town setting of Sharon, PA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 256 students and has an admission acceptance rate of 92%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Public
Student Population
256 (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
92% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Town

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
92%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission

Top Majors & Programs

Health Sciences62% of degrees
Business & Marketing19% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $120,729
Earnings 5yr: $116,013
Debt: $26,000
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $75,396
Earnings 5yr: $73,837
Debt: $26,000
Business/Corporate Communications.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $55,840
Earnings 5yr: $56,837
Debt: $26,000
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $46,356
Earnings 5yr: $43,968
Debt: $18,000
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $45,943
Earnings 5yr: $44,563
Debt: $28,000
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $40,545
Earnings 5yr: $31,277
Debt: $24,113
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$18,095
In-State Tuition$14,024
Out-of-State Tuition$23,560
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

39%
Pell Grants
44%
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

42%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
66%
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

41%
Men
59%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 41% men and 59% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
29%
Part-Time Share
20%
Avg Family Income
$82,495
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