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Pennsylvania State University-World Campus

University Park, PAPublicCity Setting
Open Admission • 91% Acceptance
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91%
Accept Rate
Open Admission
$19,550
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
7.9K
Students
Medium campus body
$55,620
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Pennsylvania State University-World Campus is a public institution located in the city setting of University Park, PA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 7.9K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 91%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Public
Student Population
7.9K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
91% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading560 - 680
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math530 - 655
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite26 - 32
1typical 50% range36
91%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission

Top Majors & Programs

Business & Marketing29% of degrees
Social Sciences9% of degrees
Health Sciences5% of degrees
Engineering2% of degrees
Biological Sciences2% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $166,387
Earnings 5yr: $140,490
Debt: N/A
Information Science/Studies.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $158,815
Earnings 5yr: $161,845
Debt: N/A
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
Computer Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $140,393
Earnings 5yr: $137,077
Debt: N/A
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $139,676
Earnings 5yr: $144,036
Debt: N/A
Computational Science.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $137,367
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Statistics.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $129,392
Earnings 5yr: $133,369
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $127,665
Earnings 5yr: $133,019
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $117,728
Earnings 5yr: $129,551
Debt: N/A
Computer Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $112,269
Earnings 5yr: $110,493
Debt: $26,708
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $111,065
Earnings 5yr: $108,378
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $110,498
Earnings 5yr: $111,177
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $108,264
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
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
Human Resources Management and Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $103,541
Earnings 5yr: $99,730
Debt: N/A
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $102,874
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Geography and Cartography.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $102,798
Earnings 5yr: $100,534
Debt: N/A
Psychology, Other.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $99,841
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$19,550
In-State Tuition$15,356
Out-of-State Tuition$15,356
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

31%
Pell Grants
41%
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

34%
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

48%
Men
52%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 48% men and 52% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
29%
Part-Time Share
56%
Avg Family Income
$82,495
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