PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY-MAIN CAMPUS

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Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus

School Overview

The school's main campus is located in a mid-size city (in University Park, PA). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Doctoral degree.

Contacting the School

201 Old Main
University Park, PA 16802-1589
Main Phone: (814) 865-4700
Web Site: www.psu.edu/

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 39,468 (full-time equivalent) students. 99.9% of students attend full-time, while 0.1% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 3,149 male students and 2,973 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 51.4% of the student body, while females made up 48.6%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (4)%, Hispanic (3)%, and Asian (5)%.

School Selectivity


In the class starting in 2002, 56.8% of applicants were admitted.

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 530. One quarter of students scored at least 630.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 560 or higher. One fourth of students scored 660 or higher.

Degree Levels

Degree Programs

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School Accreditation

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is accredited regionally. The school is state accredited.

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus belongs to the following athletic conferences:

The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, baseball, track & field, and other sports.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

Financial Flexibility

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:$ 17,310
In-State, Living With Family:$ 12,090
Out of State, Living On Campus:$ 26,538

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:Recommended (but not required):Neither Required Nor Recommended:

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