PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY-PENN STATE ABINGTON

Details on PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY-PENN STATE ABINGTON from the EdRef college search directory of thousands of U.S. colleges.

This copyrighted information has been developed from a variety of sources, covering 2002 to 2005. Please request additional information directly from the school.

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington

School Overview

The school's main campus is located at the edge of a large city (in Abington, 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

1600 Woodland Rd
Abington, PA 19001
Main Phone: (215) 881-7300
Web Site: www.abington.psu.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 2,851 (full-time equivalent) students. 98.6% of students attend full-time, while 1.4% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 451 male students and 348 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 56.4% of the student body, while females made up 43.6%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (9)%, Hispanic (3)%, and Asian (10)%.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 80.2% of applicants were admitted.

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 410. One quarter of students scored at least 530.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 400 or higher. One fourth of students scored 550 or higher.

Degree Levels

Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree

Degree Programs

TIP: Click on a program name to find other schools in Pennsylvania offering the program. Compare this school to other similar schools.

Area Cultural And Ethnic Studies

Area Studies

Business And Management

Business

English Language And Literature

General English Language

History And Social Sciences

History

Humanities And Liberal Arts

Liberal Arts

Interdisciplinary Studies

Biological And Physical Sciences

Performing And Visual Arts

General Arts

Protective Services

Criminal Justice

Psychology

Social Psychology

School Accreditation

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington is accredited regionally.

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

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:	$ 9,098
In-State, Living With Family:	$ 11,946
Out of State, Living On Campus:	$ 13,456

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.

Disclaimer: Information, though believed correct at time of publication, may not be correct, and no warranty is provided. Contact the schools to verify any information before relying on it.