The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 72,229
Graduate Enrollment: 15,438
Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Small City (<100k)
Four-year, large, primarily residential
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full-time, selective, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 92.26%
Male/Female: /
First generation college students:
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled:
Percentage of students who are veterans:
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools:
Appliants applying to 3+ schools:
Appliants applying to 4+ schools:
Appliants applying to 5+ schools:
Ethnicity Information
White: 64.6%
Black: 6.1%
Hispanic: 8.6%
Asian: 7.1%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 3.6%
Non-resident alien: 8.0%
Unknown race: 1.9%
Black: 6.1%
Hispanic: 8.6%
Asian: 7.1%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 3.6%
Non-resident alien: 8.0%
Unknown race: 1.9%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $34,174
In-State tuition: $18,898Out-of-State tuition: $36,476
Estimated books and supplies: $1,840 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $12,744 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $4,788 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $12,744 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $4,788 (2022)
Average Family Income:
Median Family Income:
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 21.7%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 44.5%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $25,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $265 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $20,054 |
| $30k-48k | $20,871 |
| $48k-75k | $25,260 |
| $75k-110k | $30,295 |
| $110k+ | $32,510 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 55%6-year graduation rate: 72%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation:
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $25,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $9,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $19,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $20,980 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | |
| @3 year | |
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1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients:
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees:
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation:Median earnings, 4 years post graduation:
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
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Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $99,972Full time faculty: 82%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 15.0
School's endowment start of year: $3,357,994,000 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $4,608,409,000 (2022)