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School Summary
Penn State University Park
General Information:
Founded in 1855, Penn State University Park is seated on 7958 acres located in Centre county. It is a university offering both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school has a student/faculty ratio of 15:1.
Libraries:
This institution has 5 libraries.
Computer Labs:
At least one staffed computer lab is available to students.A wireless computer network is available throughout the campus.Number of computers available are 3154. Free student email accounts are available.
Institutional Control:
State related control
Address, Phone and URL:
201 Old Main University Park, PA 16802 For more information call: 814 865-4700. This school has a website at https://www.psu.edu/ Application information for this school is available at admissions.psu.edu/apply/
Application Fee: $65 Admission Requirements: A written essay or personal statement is Required for Freshmen. High School transcripts are Required for Freshmen. No Application Requirements available.
In-State (per year)
Out of State (per year)
Tuition
$18,286.00
$38,102.00
Room and Board
$12,984.00
$12,984.00
Fees
$549.48
$549.48
Total
$31,819.48
$51,635.48
A tuition installment payment plan is available.
This institution offers a cooperative/work-study program.
Financial aid information may be available from the school's website at https://www.psu.edu/.
Special Programs The following special programs are offered: 3-2 Degree Program, Some degree programs are available as an online learning option, External Degree Program, English as a Second Language program, Academic remediation, Distance learning program, Double major option, Independent study, Learning disabilities services, Advanced Placement credit, Accelerated degree program, Student-designed majors, Honors program, Graduate courses offered on campus open to Undergraduates, Cooperative (work-study) program, Internships, Off-campus study, Summer session for credit, Sponsors its own study-abroad program, Part-time undergraduate degree programs.
Academic Competitiveness
Strong competition - More than 50% of all freshmen were in the top 10% of their high school class and scored over 1230 on SAT (critical reading and math scores combined) or over 26 on ACT; about 60% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
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