University Park, PA

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is a four-year, public school located in University Park, PA.
It is a R1 university with very high research activities.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

61% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 88,478 applied, 53,579 accepted, and 9,169 enrolled in Penn State.
4,459 men and 4,645 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.
Admission Stats

1,330 SAT, 30 ACT

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 1,330 and ACT score is 30. The SAT score of 1330 is high, 90 to 94 as in percentile.
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SAT Score
Total124013301420
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing620660700
Math620670720
ACT Score
Composite273032
Math262831
English263033
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2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees are $20,644 for Pennsylvania residents and $41,790 for others.
The graduate tuition & fees are $26,034 for Pennsylvania residents and $45,574 for others.
Tuition has increased by 3.99% compared to last year at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus.
Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

20,396 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $13,716.
For freshmen, 6,076 students (66%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $11,577.
Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 50,737 students enrolled Penn State in 2025.
By gender, 26,611 men and 24,126 women students are enrolled.
There are 42,604 undergraduate and 8,133 graduate students.
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445 Major Programs

  • 216 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Certificate Programs
  • Associate
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctorate
  • Post-graduate Certificate
Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of Penn State is 86% and the transfer-out rate is 2%.
The retention rate is 93% for full-time and 93% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
86%
Transfer-out Rate
2%
Retention Rate
93%
Students to Faculty Ratio
16 to 1
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Facutly & Staffs

A total of 4,838 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for Penn State and the average faculty salary is $119,122. The studetns to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.
There are 17,378 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $82,180.
Number of Faculties
4,838
Average Faculty Salary
$119,122
Number of Staffs
17,378
Average Staff Salary
$82,180

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning (online classes)
  • ROTC
  • Study Abroad
  • Weekend/Evening College
  • Teacher Certificate

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • On-Campus Daycare
  • Libraries
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Athletics

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is a member of The Big Ten Conference (B1G).
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