Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA · Public · Bachelor's degrees · City
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About Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is a large, public institution in University Park, PA, in a city setting. It enrolls about 42,284 students. The acceptance rate is 61%. 86% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $63,435.
61%
Acceptance
$32,875
Net price
42,284
Enrollment
86%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
61%
Acceptance rate
1,337
SAT average
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ACT midpoint
Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
$32,875
Average net price
$20,644
In-state tuition
$41,790
Out-of-state tuition
$14,474
Room & board
$1,200
Books & supplies
$39,694
Total cost of attendance
14%
Students receiving Pell grants
40%
Students with federal loans
$25,000
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
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After Graduation
$63,435
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$55,620
Median earnings (6 yrs)
86%
Graduation rate
93%
Retention rate
84%
Earn more than a HS grad
$15,699
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
42,284
Total enrollment
2%
Part-time
21
Avg. age at entry
29%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
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