Founded in 1855, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is a Public college. Located in University Park, which is a city setting in Pennsylvania, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 41,359 full time undergraduate students, and 6,430 full time graduate students.
Admissions at PSU are considered Selective, with 56% of all applicants being admitted. In the 2017/2018 school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 16% of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling. 98% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 84% were in the top quarter, and 41% were in the top tenth.
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The Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus Academic calendar runs on a semester basis. In the 2017/2018 school year the student to faculty ratio was 16:1. There are 2741 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.
The total cost to attend on campus is $45,452. Let's break that cost down. Room and board will run $11,230 annually. Books and Supplies will cost another $1,840. And lastly, in state tuition and fees is $17,900. Additional cost elements for out of state students are as follows:
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Total On Campus
All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.
65% of students attending Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus receive some sort of financial aid. 12% were awarded federal grants. While 44% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.
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