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Penn State is a top-ranked research university and Pennsylvania’s sole land-grant institution, founded with a mission of high-quality teaching, expert research, and global service. Our long tradition of academic excellence, investment in student success, and commitment to providing unrivaled opportunities make the University a great place to study, but it is the pride and dedication of our students, faculty, and staff that make it truly exceptional. Penn State offers over 275 majors, 1,200 clubs and organizations, Division I, II, and III sports, and a large and passionate alumni base. Our 20 campuses provide our students the opportunity to tailor their Penn State experience for their perfect fit, but we are ONE University. Discover how your Penn State years will not only shape your academic and career pursuits, but will broaden your perspective, establish life-long connections, and set the stage for experiences you cannot even begin to imagine. WE ARE!

Representatives

Ysabel Sarte
She/Her/Hers
California Regional Recruiter
(814) 865-5471
ysarte@psu.edu

Details

Institution Type
Public 

Campus Setting
Rural

Closest Airport (Distance)
SCE (5 mi)

Enrollment (Undergrad / Total)
42,000 / 48,000

Average Class Size
No Answer

Student-to-Faculty Ratio
14:1

Student Population
(Out of State / Diverse / Intl)
35% / 30% / 9%

Athletics Division
Division I

Athletics League
Big 10

Mid-Range ACT / SAT
29 - 33 / 1320 - 1480

Mid-Range GPA
3.65 - 3.94

GPA Consideration (W or UW)
Admission: University Recalculated
Scholarships: University Recalculated

Applications / Admits (Admit Rate)
120,000 / No Answer (No Answer)

Deposits
16,000

Applications Accepted
Common App
University-Specific App

Application Information

Test Optional? Yes

Demonstrated Interest? No

Rolling Admission? Sometimes

Admission Interview? No

Need-blind Admission? No

WUE Tuition Exchange? No

CA Specific Scholarships? No

Freshman App Deadlines
Early Action: Nov 1
After: Rolling Admission

Transfer App Deadline
Fall: April 15
Spring: Nov 1

Merit-Based Scholarship Consideration is Evaluated From
The Admission Application

Merit-Based Scholarship Deadline for Freshmen
FAFSA priority filing deadline of Dec 1, but no final deadline

Merit-Based Scholarship Deadline for Transfers
FAFSA required, but no specific deadline

Link to Scholarship Info
admissions.psu.edu/costs-aid/scholarships

Points of Pride

1. Penn State has over 1,200 student clubs and organizations, as well as over 300 study abroad programs. Our students stay active, engaged, and have fun making memories far beyond the classroom!

2. Penn State has an alumni base of over 700,000, with active alumni chapters in every state in the US and throughout the world!

3. Penn State is ranked in the Top 1% of universities globally.