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Public university

Pennsylvania State University

State College, Pennsylvania, United States
QS ranking
95
Acceptance rate
49%
Tuition fee
USD23,232/ year

Study background

University introduction

Pennsylvania State University is located in State College, Pennsylvania, United States. Its most popular subjects include Information Science, Biology, Economics, Finance and Accounting. This is a large university, with approximately 47,000 students.

Local vs international students

Percentage of local vs international students in state
90%
10%
Percentage of local vs international students in country
91%
9%
Local studentsInternational students

Most international students come from

  1. 1.

    China

  2. 2.

    India

  3. 3.

    South Korea

  4. 4.

    Taiwan

  5. 5.

    Saudi Arabia

Student gender

In this university

52%
48%

Male

Female

Other

Student-faculty ratio

In this university

16 : 1
16 students per 1 academic staff on average.

Average in the state

11 : 1
11 students per 1 academic staff on average.

Average in the country

13 : 1
13 students per 1 academic staff on average.

School funding

Budget

-

2020 Endowment

USD 3.4 bn

University website

https://www.psu.edu/

Subject information

Number of bachelor's degrees awarded this year

10,893

Top 5 majors

  1. 1.

    Information Science

  2. 2.

    Biology

  3. 3.

    Economics

  4. 4.

    Finance

  5. 5.

    Accounting

Chance of subject transfer

  • Successful applications

  • Unsuccessful applications

Living abroad

Campus setting

Number of campuses

24

Campus type

Suburban

Campus size

7,958acres

Campus safety

Average number of crimes in country

15

Average number of crimes in state

11

Sport facilities

Tennis courts

10

Football / Track fields

5

Basketball courts

—

Squash courts

—

Badminton courts

—

Swimming pool

—

Indoor gyms

5

Equestrian

Available

Golf

Available

Library and dormitory

Number of libraries

36

Number of dormitories

9

About the city

Living cost

Housing cost

USD
7,308
/ year

City weather

Jan–Mar

Humidity
61 - 69%
Temperature
-6°
8°

Apr–Jun

Humidity
57 - 68%
Temperature
4°
25°

Jul–Sep

Humidity
69 - 74%
Temperature
12°
27°

Oct–Dec

Humidity
67 - 71%
Temperature
-3°
16°

Urban distance

Nearest international airport

Harrisburg International Airport

Distance between airport and university

158 km

Transportation modes

Public transportation
Travel time
3.5 hours
Cost
USD 18 - 37

After graduation

Events & services

Average numbers of events per year

135

Average numbers of services

7