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Penn State University campus

🇺🇸 USA · Pennsylvania

Penn State University

  • Public
  • Urban
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
56%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹35,68,101Out-of-state
Students
42,284Undergraduates
Students per teacher
15Student to faculty

Admissions planning estimate

56% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 21%–91%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 54.22%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 54.2% (46,605/85,956; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

56 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 78,578
Offered a place 45,269
Enrolled 8,614

19% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite1240-1420
4001600
ACT composite27-32
136

What a year costs

₹50,40,391 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹35,68,101
  • Housing₹13,59,572
  • Books & supplies₹1,12,718
Sticker price ₹50,40,391
After aid (average) ₹30,88,014

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹19,39,132
Out-of-state ₹35,68,101

Average aid awarded: ₹7,42,626 a year.

Outcomes and support

92.6%
Retention
86.1%
Graduation
40%
Get financial aid
40%
From out of state

One teacher for every 15 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 62.7%
Hispanic 9.3%
Asian 7.6%
African American 4.6%
Multiracial 4.1%
Unknown 2.3%
Native American 0.1%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

Key dates

  1. Early action 1 Nov 2026 Passed
  2. Decisions out 24 Dec 2026 In 42 days

7 programmes

  • Certificate
  • Associate
  • Bachelor's
  • Postbachelor's certificate
  • Master's
  • Doctoral degree - research/scholarship
  • Doctoral degree - professional practice

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineeringbachelor
Agricultural Business and Managementbachelor
Agricultural Engineeringbachelor
Agricultural Mechanizationbachelor
Agricultural Public Servicesbachelor
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Otherbachelor
Agriculture, Generalbachelor
Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programsbachelor
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsbachelor
Animal Sciencesbachelor
Anthropologybachelor
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Servicesbachelor
Applied Mathematicsbachelor
Archeologybachelor
Architectural Engineeringbachelor
Architecturebachelor
Area Studiesbachelor
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Managementbachelor
Astronomy and Astrophysicsbachelor
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorologybachelor
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biologybachelor
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Otherbachelor
Biological and Physical Sciencesbachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Techniciansbachelor
Biomedical/Medical Engineeringbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Otherbachelor
Business/Commerce, Generalbachelor
Business/Corporate Communicationsbachelor
Business/Managerial Economicsbachelor
Chemical Engineeringbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Civil Engineeringbachelor
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Communication Disorders Sciences and Servicesbachelor
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Otherbachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Computer Engineeringbachelor
Computer Sciencebachelor
Computer Software and Media Applicationsbachelor
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Managementbachelor
Criminal Justice and Correctionsbachelor
Dancebachelor
Data Processingbachelor
Data Sciencebachelor
Design and Applied Artsbachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Economicsbachelor
Education, Generalbachelor
Education, Otherbachelor
Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Researchbachelor
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineeringbachelor
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Techniciansbachelor
Electromechanical Technologies/Techniciansbachelor
Engineering Sciencebachelor
Engineering, Generalbachelor
Engineering, Otherbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operationsbachelor
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineeringbachelor
Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policybachelor
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studiesbachelor
Film/Video and Photographic Artsbachelor
Finance and Financial Management Servicesbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Food Science and Technologybachelor
Forestrybachelor
Geography and Cartographybachelor
Geography and Environmental Studiesbachelor
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciencesbachelor
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesbachelor
Health/Medical Preparatory Programsbachelor
Historybachelor
Hospitality Administration/Managementbachelor
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesbachelor
Human Resources Management and Servicesbachelor
Industrial Engineeringbachelor
Information Science/Studiesbachelor
International Businessbachelor
International Relations and National Security Studiesbachelor
Journalismbachelor
Landscape Architecturebachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Servicesbachelor
Management Information Systems and Servicesbachelor
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methodsbachelor
Marketingbachelor
Materials Sciencesbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Mechanical Engineeringbachelor
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Techniciansbachelor
Medieval and Renaissance Studiesbachelor
Microbiological Sciences and Immunologybachelor
Mining and Mineral Engineeringbachelor
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Generalbachelor
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Otherbachelor
Musicbachelor
Natural Resources and Conservation, Otherbachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchbachelor
Non-Professional Legal Studiesbachelor
Nuclear Engineeringbachelor
Nutrition Sciencesbachelor
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Managementbachelor
Petroleum Engineeringbachelor
Pharmacology and Toxicologybachelor
Philosophybachelor
Physical Sciences, Generalbachelor
Physicsbachelor
Plant Sciencesbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Polymer/Plastics Engineeringbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Public Policy Analysisbachelor
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communicationbachelor
Radio, Television, and Digital Communicationbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professionsbachelor
Religion/Religious Studiesbachelor
Research and Experimental Psychologybachelor
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studiesbachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Science, Technology and Societybachelor
Security Science and Technologybachelor
Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Social Sciences, Generalbachelor
Social Sciences, Otherbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Special Education and Teachingbachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Statisticsbachelor
Surveying Engineeringbachelor
Sustainability Studiesbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor
Veterinary Biomedical and Clinical Sciencesbachelor
Visual and Performing Arts, Generalbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate56%
Total Applicants78578
Admitted Applicants45269
Enrolled Applicants8614
Application Fee₹6,106
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementConsidered if submitted
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementNot required
Recommendations RequiredNot required
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Early Action Date2026-11-01
Decision Notification Date2026-12-24

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %1240
SAT Composite 75th %1420
ACT Composite 25th %27
ACT Composite 75th %32

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹19,39,132
Out-of-State Tuition₹35,68,101
Average Housing Cost₹13,59,572
Books & Supplies₹1,12,718
Average Net Price₹30,88,014
Students Receiving Aid40%
Average Aid Awarded₹7,42,626
Out-of-State Students40%

Student Body Diversity

African American4.55%
Asian7.62%
Hispanic9.33%
White62.68%
Multiracial4.06%
Native American0.12%
Pacific Islander0.07%
International9.33%
Unknown Race2.25%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePublic
School SettingUrban
Years4
Graduation Rate86.09%
Retention Rate92.64%
Student/Faculty Ratio15:1
Total Undergraduates42284

Contact

Street Address201 Old Main
ZIP Code16802-1503
Phone(814) 865-4700
Websitehttps://www.psu.edu
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/