About Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver

Founded in 1939, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver. is a Public college. Located in Pennsylvania, which is a city setting in Pennsylvania, the campus itself is Suburban. The campus is home to 726 full time undergraduate students, and 0 full time graduate students.

The Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 16:1. There are 35 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate85%
Application Deadline
Application Fee65
SAT Range880-1170
ACT Range20-25

Admissions at PSU-BR are considered Less Selective, with ,5% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 31 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

60% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 25% were in the top quarter, and 6% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver.

0%
“We”re apathetic”
60%
“We know about current events and vote”
40%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
20%
“Sometimes, but not often”
20%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
60%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
40%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
60%
“I feel extremely safe”
40%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
0%
“We bought the gear”
60%
“We live for the big game”
20%
“It”s not really our thing”
40%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
40%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
0%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
20%
“They keep regular office hours”
80%
“They”re always available”
100%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
0%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
0%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
100%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
0%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
0%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
100%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
60%
“We know about current events and vote”
40%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
20%
“Sometimes, but not often”
20%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
60%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
40%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
60%
“I feel extremely safe”
40%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
0%
“We bought the gear”
60%
“We live for the big game”
20%
“It”s not really our thing”
40%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
40%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
0%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
20%
“They keep regular office hours”
80%
“They”re always available”
100%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
0%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
0%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
100%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
0%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
0%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
100%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver REVIEWS

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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    10 Students rated on-campus housing 3.3 stars. 10 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    7 Students rated off-campus housing 3.4 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    11 Students rated campus food 3.4 stars. 18 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    11 Students rated campus facilities 4.1 stars. 36 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    11 Students rated class size 4.3 stars. 55 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    10 Students rated school activities 4.2 stars. 50 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    10 Students rated local services 3.9 stars. 50 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    11 Students rated academics 4.3 stars. 45 % gave the school a 5.0.

What's your overall opinion of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver?

5 Students rated Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver

Matthew

This was the best investment i have ever made. I am so proud to call Penn State Beaver my home away from home. The class sizes are perfect for one on one instruction. The professors are very student orientated. Friends are always right around the corner and everything is within walking distance of anything.

Ian

This past 2017-2018 school year has been a year of many firsts. It was my first year of college, my first time in Pennsylvania, and my first time being away from all of my family for a long period of time. I wouldn’t change the experiences that I have had for anything. I learned an extraordinary amount of things both inside and outside of the classroom. I have met people who I might never see again and people who might prove to be lifetime friends.

kelsey

It's a really great school, and it's so nice to go to a place that's not too big or too small. There are so many things to do in the towns around it, so there's always something happening. My parent's both went there, so it's nice to have some family on my side when I need help with anything. It also helps that I get to live at home and save a bit of money.

Elizabeth

PSU Beaver is one of the many branch campuses of the Pennsylvania State University. The university itself is recognized across the globe and thus makes PSU Beaver an economic choice for local students that want this world renowned school on their diploma. The Beaver branch campus, and I'm sure the same could be said for the others, is certainly a great education for its value.

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver is 85%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    Visit a campus and sit in a few classes you might be interested in, or even a few that you aren't!, The biggest thing I learned thus far in college is to be yourself, and do something! Make yourself heard by joining a club or a sport. College life is too short to worry about the negative things in life, just get out there and do something!

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  3. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    My school is best known for the highest percentage alumni workers.

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  4. What's unique about your campus?

    The school is student oriented. The professors focus on the students, and not the class. When a student has a problem they have no fear approaching another student or professor for help. The campus all around is very friendly and is a quiet community.

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  5. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    The worst thing about my school is the location. Although we have a mall and stores there is really nothing to do around here, our mall is small and it gets boring fast.

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  6. Describe the students at your school.

    My classmates here at Penn State Beaver are very intelligent and outgoing.

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  7. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    The unique feature about this school that made it stand out above the rest is the fact that the students get more face time and office hours with the professor than a big campus where you would be dealing with a teaching assistant and not the professor at all. Also, some students could be seen getting lunch with their professors during common hour. At my campus, the professors and students can also be friends and not just professor and student.

    Read all  2 answers
  8. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    I wish I would have known my options as a Psychology major. It would have been nice to know what I could and could not do after college with a Psychology degree. With that being said, I am glad it led me to the Occupational Therapy program at Gannon University.

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  9. What kind of person should attend this school?

    A person who can do thing for them selfselves and be on their own when doing homework.

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  10. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    The type of person that shouldn't attend this school is someone who doesn't like a small campus or seeing the same people everyday. In addition, people who do like to drink alcohol should not live on the campus for it is a dry campus.

    Read all  2 answers
  11. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    Penn State Beaver is a great school for anyone wanting to get a good education, make great friends and create lasting memories for the future.

    Read all  1 answers
  12. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    The most frustrating thing about Penn State Beaver may have to be the few people who don't care or act like it is still High School. Academic wise, it's a little frustrating trying to do all the work at once, especially when you take 5 classes and they each have a paper due in them at te same time, but if you manage your time you can handle it fine.

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Student Body

Students

40%

female

60%

male

726

Total Undergrad Enrollment

N/A

Total Grad Students

20%

Out-Of-State

77%

In-State

3%

International

Organizations

N/A

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

24%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
% Black or African-American
9%
% Hispanic/Latino
5%
% White or Caucasian
73%

TUITION & AID

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.

93% of students attending Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver receive some sort of financial aid. 35% were awarded federal grants. While 73% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$20,558

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,840

Books and Supplies

$11,230

Room and Board

33,628

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$13,097
$30 - $48K
$12,949
$48 - $75K
$17,518
$75 - $110K
$20,740
$110K & UP
$22,215

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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