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Penn State University

State College, PA
About

Penn State is a major public research university in State College, Pennsylvania, known for its Smeal College of Business and strong alumni network.

Key Statistics

Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and the Common Data Set (CDS). Figures represent the most recently reported academic year.

Acceptance Rate
55%
Graduation Rate
86%
Enrollment
90,000
Median Earnings
$63,000

SAT Score Range

1280

ACT Score Range

29
School Profile
Athletic ConferenceBig Ten
Application Deadlines
Common App
Early Action (EA)
Non-binding early application
Nov 30
Regular Decision (RD)
Standard application deadline
Dec 01
Application Fee$65

Deadlines are approximate. Always verify on the school's official website before applying.

Tuition and Costs
In-State Tuition$19,286/yr
Out-of-State Tuition$37,882/yr
Median Earnings (10yr)$63,000
Campus Info
Settingsuburban
Sizelarge
Typepublic
Students90,000
App Fee$65
RD DeadlineDec 01

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