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
- Certificate, < 1 year
- Certificate, 1-2 years
- Associate's Degree
- Certificate, 2-4 years
- Bachelor's Degree
- Certificate, Post-Bachelor's
- Master's Degree
- Doctor's Degree
Degree Programs
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Agricultural ScienceArchitectureArea Cultural And Ethnic StudiesBuilding Trade And ConstructionBusiness And ManagementCommunicationsComputerEducationEngineeringEngineering Technology And TechniciansEnglish Language And LiteratureEnvironmental ConservationHealth CareHistory And Social SciencesHome EconomicsHome Services VocationalHumanities And Liberal ArtsInterdisciplinary StudiesLaw School And LegalLeisure Recreation And FitnessLife SciencesLiterature And LanguageMathematicsPerforming And Visual ArtsPhilosophy And ReligionPhysical SciencesPrecision TradeProtective ServicesPsychologyPublic Administration And Public ServiceScience TechnologiesSchool 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:
- Big Ten Conference (for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field).
The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, baseball, track & field, and other sports.
Special Student Services
Academic Services
- Remedial assistance
- Accelerated programs
- AP credits
- Distance learning options
- Study abroad
Financial Flexibility
- ROTC
- Student employment services
- Work-study (Co-op)
- Career counseling
- Placement services for graduates
- On-campus day Care
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:- High-school GPA is required.
- Secondary school record is required.
- Standardized test scores are required.
- The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.
Recommended (but not required):
- Secondary school rank is recommended.
- A college preparatory program is recommended.
Neither Required Nor Recommended:- Recommendations are neither required nor recommended.
- A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.
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