Penn State University
University Park, PA
Pennsylvania's flagship public university, based at the University Park campus in the small town of State College, known for a huge alumni network, strong engineering and business programs, and a football culture (Beaver Stadium, one of the largest stadiums in the world) and the annual dance marathon THON that together define much of campus identity, alongside a large and very active Greek scene.
55%
Acceptance rate
1160–1370
SAT range
25–30
ACT range
3.6
Average GPA
41,000
Undergrads
$19,286/yr
In-state tuition
$38,890/yr
Out-of-state tuition
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