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Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus

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Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is a Public institution located in University Park, PA. The... school has approximately 40553 undergraduate students. The school offers students 4-year degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $82,495. The average age of students entering Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is 22. The most popular programs at the Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus are: Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services (17%), Engineering (17%), Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services (9%), Social Sciences (8%) and Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs (7%).


Tuition & Fees
$33,664
Admissions Rate
50%
Average Debt at Graduation
$26,000
Average SAT Score
1189

Below is what you can expect to pay if you are attending the Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus.

Tuition & Fees
$33,664
Books, Supplies, & Living Expenses
$1,854
Total Expected Costs
$35,518

Average Cost for Students on Financial Aid
$30,373
Cost for Students on Financial Aid by Family Income

Depending on the fedaral, state, or institutional grant aid available, students in your income bracket may pay more or less than the overall average costs.

Family Income Average Cost
$0 - $30,000 $21,514
$30,001 - $48,000 $22,101
$48,001 - $75,000 $26,602
$75,001 - $110,000 $32,131
$110,000 + $34,177

Below is a detailed breakdown of the student body at the Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus.

40,553 Undergraduate Students

Male Students: 53%

Female Students: 47%

98% Full Time / 2% Part Time

Average Age of Entry : 22

Low Income Students: 15%


Race / Ethnicity

The test scores below show the average of all students that have been accepted at the Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus.

SAT Scores
ACT Scores

The average student can expect to graduate from the Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus with the amount of debt stated below.

Average Debt at Graduation
$26,000
Students Receiving Federal Loans
45%
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$270

The graduation rate at the Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is displayed as a percentage of students admitted.

Graduation Rate
85%
Students who Return after their First Year
93%

Below is a list of the degree programs that are offered at the Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus.

Bachelor Degrees
  • Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences
  • Natural Resources and Conservation
  • Architecture and Related Services
  • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies
  • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs

Associate Degrees
  • Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences
  • Natural Resources and Conservation
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
  • Education
  • Family and Consumer Sciences

Certificate/Diploma
  • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Family and Consumer Sciences

Most Popular Programs
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services (17%)
  • Engineering (17%)
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services (9%)
  • Social Sciences (8%)
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs (7%)