Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus

Acceptance rate (most recent year)

60.6%

Applicants (fall 2023)

85,956

Admitted (fall 2023)

46,605

Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)

9,040

Yield (admitted who enroll)

19%

Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)

56%

Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)

52%

SAT reading, middle 50%

620–700

SAT math, middle 50%

620–720

ACT composite, middle 50%

27–32

Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT

33% / 6%

High school GPA

required

High school class rank

not considered

High school record (transcript)

required

College-prep program completed

considered

Recommendations

not considered

Demonstration of competencies

not considered

SAT/ACT scores

considered

English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)

required

Other test

not considered

Work experience

not considered

Personal statement or essay

considered

Legacy status

not considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Full sticker price (per year)

$39,694

Tuition & fees – in-state

$20,644

Tuition & fees – out-of-state

$41,790

Median debt at graduation

$25,000

Students with federal loans

40%

Graduate within 6 years

86%

Freshmen who return for year 2

93%

Median earnings, 1 year after graduating

$54,468

Median earnings, 10 years after starting

$63,435

Undergraduates

42,284

Graduate students

8,133

Student-to-faculty ratio

16 : 1

Women

47%

Students receiving Pell grants

14%

Full-time faculty

86%

President

Dr. Neeli Bendapudi

Main phone

(814) 865-4700

Address

201 Old Main, University Park, PA 16802-1503

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