Pennsylvania State University—University Park
University Park, PA
55%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 47,360 |
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| Declined | 38,424 |
| Total Received | 85,784 |
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Founded in 1855, Pennsylvania State University—University Park is a public four-year land-grant university that is known for its extensive research activities and its wide range of academic programs, including its highly-ranked programs in Engineering, Business, and the Sciences. It is located on a 7,958-acre campus in University Park, Pennsylvania—70 miles northwest of Harrisburg.
| Official website | Visit website |
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| Application link | Apply online |
| Public/private | Public |
| Campus enrollment | 50,028 |
| Established in | 1855 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational |
| Religious affiliation | Other |
7,264-acre campus at University Park near State College (population: 42,430), 90 miles northwest of Harrisburg; branch campuses in 23 locations. Served by air and bus; major airport serves Harrisburg; train serves Lewistown (35 miles). Public transportation serves campus.
Pennsylvania State University—University Park
201 Old Main
University Park, PA
16802-1503
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| Application fee | $65 |
|---|---|
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) | Required of some |
| Application deadline (priority deadline) | November 30 |
| School has early action program | Yes |
| Early action program application deadline | November 1 |
| SAT/ACT requirements | SAT or ACT Required |
55%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 47,360 |
|---|---|
| Declined | 38,424 |
| Total Received | 85,784 |
Secondary School GPA
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Secondary School Record
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68%
$11,574
| Tuition | $20,234 |
| Housing | $7,614 |
| Food | $5,416 |
| Additional fees | $4,788 |
| Books & supplies | $1,840 |
| Total | $39,892 |
| Average Financial Aid | - $11,574 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $28,318 |
Need-based
| Federal | $29,028,868 |
| State | $17,798,798 |
| Institutional | $55,398,300 |
| Other external | $11,148,162 |
| Total | $113,374,128 |
Non-need-based
| Federal | $90,210 |
| State | $101,590 |
| Institutional | $15,119,511 |
| Other external | $18,835,251 |
| Total | $34,146,562 |
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Transfer applicants enrolled
Students are transfer students
| Minimum requirements | College GPA: 2.00 |
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| High school transcript | Required of All |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Essay or personal statement | Not Required/Recommended |
| Interview | Not Required/Recommended |
| Standardized test scores | Not Required/Recommended |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Not Required/Recommended |
Minimum transfers must complete
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