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Location & Contact
Address
201 Shields Building
University Park, PA 16802
United States
University Park, PA 16802
United States
Contact
Clark V. Brigger
Executive Director for Undergraduate Admissions
Email: admissions@psu.edu
Phone: 814-865-5471
Fax: 814-863-7590
Executive Director for Undergraduate Admissions
Email: admissions@psu.edu
Phone: 814-865-5471
Fax: 814-863-7590
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
85,880
Applied
46,565
Accepted
42,223
Enrolled
Female Admissions
45,333
Females Applied
25,578
Females Accepted
56%
Male Admissions
39,869
Males Applied
20,636
Males Accepted
52%
Applying
65
Application Fee
3.67
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements |
|---|
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall freshmen | Not reported | October 1st | No |
| Other early decision plan | November 1st | December 24th | No |
| Transfer | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
 | 75th %
| |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 610 | 690 | ||
| SAT Math | 610 | 710 | ||
| ACT Composite | 27 | 32 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
20,066
In-state
41,212
Out-of-state
20,066
In-district
Fees
578
Full-time student fees
14,474
Room & board
8,320
Room only
Financial Aid
14,095
Avg. Financial Aid Package
11,711
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
0
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,525
Avg. Loan Aid
5,592
Avg. Grant Aid
8,600
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid
63.3%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
30%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
42,223
Total Undergrad students
10%
International Students
37%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 9.16% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 4.7% |
| White or Caucasian | 62.95% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.14% |
| Asian | 7.15% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.07% |
| Two or more races | 3.85% |
| Other | 2.2% |
Gender
Male (52.61%)
Female (46.61%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
|---|---|
| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Disabled housing Women-only housing |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 35% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Homecoming, Four Diamonds Dance Marathon and Parent's Weekend
Homecoming, Four Diamonds Dance Marathon and Parent's Weekend
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archery | | No | No |
| Badminton | | No | No |
| Baseball | | Division 1 | |
| Basketball | | Division 1 | |
| Bowling | | No | No |
| Cheerleading | | No | No |
| Crew | | No | No |
| Cross-country Running | | Division 1 | |
| Equestrian Sports | | No | No |
| Fencing | | Division 1 | |
| Field Hockey | | No | No |
| Football | | Division 1A | |
| Golf | | Division 1 | |
| Gymnastics | | Division 1 | |
| Ice Hockey | | | |
| Lacrosse | | Division 1 | |
| Riflery | | No | No |
| Rowing | | No | No |
| Rugby | | No | No |
| Sailing | | No | No |
| Skiing (downhill) | | No | No |
| Soccer | | Division 1 | |
| Softball | | No | No |
| Squash | | No | No |
| Swimming And Diving | | Division 1 | |
| Table Tennis | | No | No |
| Tennis | | Division 1 | |
| Track And Field | | Division 1 | |
| Triathlon | | No | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | | No | No |
| Volleyball | | Division 1 | |
| Water Polo | | No | No |
| Weight Lifting | | No | No |
| Wrestling | | Division 1 | |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archery | | No | No |
| Badminton | | No | No |
| Baseball | | No | No |
| Basketball | | Division 1 | |
| Bowling | | No | No |
| Cheerleading | | No | No |
| Crew | | No | No |
| Cross-country Running | | Division 1 | |
| Equestrian Sports | | No | No |
| Fencing | | Division 1 | |
| Field Hockey | | Division 1 | |
| Football | | No | No |
| Golf | | Division 1 | |
| Gymnastics | | Division 1 | |
| Ice Hockey | | | |
| Lacrosse | | Division 1 | |
| Riflery | | No | No |
| Rowing | | No | No |
| Rugby | | No | No |
| Sailing | | No | No |
| Skiing (downhill) | | No | No |
| Soccer | | Division 1 | |
| Softball | | Division 1 | |
| Squash | | No | No |
| Swimming And Diving | | Division 1 | |
| Table Tennis | | No | No |
| Tennis | | Division 1 | |
| Track And Field | | Division 1 | |
| Triathlon | | No | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | | No | No |
| Volleyball | | Division 1 | |
| Water Polo | | No | No |
| Weight Lifting | | No | No |
| Wrestling | | No | No |
Faculty
3,435
Total Faculty
15:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 2,989
Part-time - 446
Male - 1,941
Female - 1,494
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