PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY-PENN ST MCKEESPORT

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Pennsylvania State University-Penn St Mckeesport

School Overview

The school's main campus is located at the edge of a large city (in Mckeesport, PA). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Bachelor's degree.

Contacting the School

4000 University Dr
Mckeesport, PA 15132-7698
Main Phone: (412) 675-9000
Web Site: www.mk.psu.edu/

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 855 (full-time equivalent) students. 99.1% of students attend full-time, while 0.9% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 205 male students and 137 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 59.9% of the student body, while females made up 40.1%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (14)%, Hispanic (1)%, and Asian (2)%.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 91.3% of applicants were admitted.

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 410. One quarter of students scored at least 510.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 410 or higher. One fourth of students scored 540 or higher.

Degree Levels

Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree

Degree Programs

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Business And Management

Business

Computer

Information Sciences And Systems

Engineering Technology And Technicians

Humanities And Liberal Arts

Liberal Arts

School Accreditation

Pennsylvania State University-Penn St Mckeesport reports that it is nationally accredited.

Pennsylvania State University-Penn St Mckeesport is accredited regionally.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

Remedial assistance
Accelerated programs
AP credits
Distance learning options

Financial Flexibility

Student employment services
Career counseling
Placement services for graduates

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:	$ 17,038
In-State, Living With Family:	$ 11,818
Out of State, Living On Campus:	$ 21,288

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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