About Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill

Founded in 1934, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill. is a Public college. Located in Pennsylvania, which is a city setting in Pennsylvania, the campus itself is Town. The campus is home to 759 full time undergraduate students, and 0 full time graduate students.

The Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 14:1. There are 40 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate75%
Application Deadline
Application Fee65
SAT Range820-1050
ACT Range15-24

Admissions at PSU-SL are considered Less Selective, with ,17% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 32 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

63% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 28% were in the top quarter, and 11% 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 Schuylkill.

6%
“We”re apathetic”
47%
“We know about current events and vote”
47%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
35%
“Sometimes, but not often”
47%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
18%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
12%
“I only go out in groups”
18%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
71%
“I feel extremely safe”
24%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
47%
“We bought the gear”
29%
“We live for the big game”
29%
“It”s not really our thing”
47%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
18%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
6%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
29%
“They keep regular office hours”
71%
“They”re always available”
76%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
18%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
6%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
25%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
50%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
19%
“We only party on weekends”
6%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
29%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
59%
“There might be people who do”
6%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
6%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
6%
“We”re apathetic”
47%
“We know about current events and vote”
47%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
35%
“Sometimes, but not often”
47%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
18%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
12%
“I only go out in groups”
18%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
71%
“I feel extremely safe”
24%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
47%
“We bought the gear”
29%
“We live for the big game”
29%
“It”s not really our thing”
47%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
18%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
6%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
29%
“They keep regular office hours”
71%
“They”re always available”
76%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
18%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
6%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
25%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
50%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
19%
“We only party on weekends”
6%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
29%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
59%
“There might be people who do”
6%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
6%
“There”s a huge drug scene”

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill REVIEWS

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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    55 Students rated on-campus housing 3.3 stars. 13 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    45 Students rated off-campus housing 3.5 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    76 Students rated campus food 3.1 stars. 11 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    88 Students rated campus facilities 4 stars. 31 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    88 Students rated class size 4.5 stars. 58 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    87 Students rated school activities 3.4 stars. 20 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    87 Students rated local services 3.6 stars. 29 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    88 Students rated academics 4.1 stars. 43 % gave the school a 5.0.

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

21 Students rated Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill

karrah - 03/29/2023

Penn State Schuylkill is a great college, but it's a smaller college and is less expensive than Penn State Main. There are police officers on campus at all times. Also, having a smaller campus like Penn State Schuylkill gives students the opportunity to connect with their professors one on one and makes it easier to make friends. Another good thing about the college is the nursing program allows us to get our bachelor's degree while other colleges have to take a test online in order to get our BSN. There are many different events during the common hour that students can go to and events later in the day for students to connect such as painting, bingo, or having a cupcake decorating battle. We also have many clubs and sports that students can join and make more friends and have a good time. When staying on campus the dorms are apartment-style so there is a kitchen, a common area, and bathrooms. Since students have a kitchen to cook in, Penn State Schuylkill has a path that leads to redners for students to get groceries. In my opinion, Penn State Schuylkill is a good, cheaper college to go to, with its friendly environment and people.

Franky - 07/31/2020

AVOID THIS CAMPUS AT ALL COSTS!! PSU STAFF STEALS FROM STUDENT APARTMENTS! During the evacuation of Students in March due to COVID19 crisis, STAFF took advantage of the pandemic and went into Student apartments and STOLE property belonging to a Student. Several weeks after Students were forced to evacuate immediately, telling Students they could return after spring break, Students were sent notices saying they could not return and that STAFF would be going into Student Apartments to [empty refrigerators to prevent the smell of food spoilage, creating health hazards.] STAFF took advantage of this pandemic, went into the apts and STOLE property belonging to Student(s). Admin did nothing about it, even blaming Black & other minority students of the theft although NO Student was in the apt at the time. STAFF removed the property, just as the notices indicated & they did NOT return the property to the rightful owner, a Student. STAY AWAY FROM THIS CAMPUS WHERE STAFF ARE THIEVES! Additionally, Housing is just over $1,000 per month, yet apts in Nittany 5 are overrun by hundreds of thousands of Millipedes! Bathrooms, kitchen, living areas, bedrooms, ALL over. Sweeping them out, hundreds appear within 30 minutes! Staff does nothing about it! Bookstore REFUSES to give Receipts for Books and will lie about books being paid for out of Financial Aid and therefore, being submitted for payment multiple times! Avoid this campus at all costs! It's definitely not worth the money YOU pay & YOU work hard for.

shadi

Very small class size. Teachers are very easy to reach but over its a very small campus, in a very small town with little or nothing to do. School rarely has any good activities. sports are okay here. Some might like the small community it gives off here.

Christina

It would be so much better if there were more things to do outside of the campus. Due to the small size, students usually feel trapped, like they can't go anywhere since the neighboring town doesn't have the best options such as restaurants, clubs, entertainment. The teachers are very friendly and are always ready to sit down and help. The students can be rowdy but overall very friendly as well. Wildlife is abundant here so watch out for skunks and deer.

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill FAQS

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

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill is 75%. 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?

    Take high school more serious and definitely work hard at everything I do. Also join more sports and clubs!

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  3. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    Family orriented . place to learn and make life long friends

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  4. Describe the students at your school.

    SOME HAVE A GREAT ATTITUDE AND SOME ARE JUST NOT READY FOR SCHOOL YET.

    Read all  34 answers
  5. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    I wish I would of known someone else besides myself that planned on attending my school

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

    Even thought Penn State Schuylkill is a small campus, students are constantly on campus ground to use their facility for studying or socializing. There isn't enough lodge area around campus to support the growing Penn State Schuykill student population.

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  7. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    The Penn State name, it is a very well known school and looks good on any resume.

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  8. What's unique about your campus?

    The best thing about my school is the school spirit. I have visited my friends at other colleges and remember visiting other schools during tours as a high school senior; no school compared to Penn State. Penn State's school spirit is indescribable. I remember during my freshman being so amazed by the comraderie that brings students from all different backgrounds together as one to celebrate in the pride we have for our school. "We are...Penn State!" is chanted at every campus event. Penn State Pride is also the reason the school has one of the largest alumi networks.

    Read all  25 answers
  9. What kind of person should attend this school?

    Any type of person. This is a very diverse college.

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  10. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    Being an alumni from a Big 10 School makes me very proud . I find that whenever I am having discussion with my friends about my school and our college experiences, I tend to almost always bring up the fact that we have an amazing football team. Since football games are major events at the school, it was always fun to participate in tail-gating activities and enjoy days with other Penn State students and staff. Volunteering at the games were also fun because I had an opporunity to meet Penn State alumni and share experiences that others can never understand.

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

    My school is full of diversity. It is one of the key points that my school focuses on during the year. There are people that come from all over the world to attend school on the small campus. Each of them bring different qualities and characteristics that makes life on campus entertaining and unique.

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  12. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    The most frustrating thing about my school is that student activities are limited.

    Read all  19 answers
  13. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    anyone from a big city and those who are ethnically diverse

    Read all  16 answers

Student Body

Students

57%

female

43%

male

759

Total Undergrad Enrollment

N/A

Total Grad Students

17%

Out-Of-State

80%

In-State

3%

International

Organizations

N/A

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

31%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
% Black or African-American
16%
% Hispanic/Latino
8%
% White or Caucasian
67%

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.

96% of students attending Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill receive some sort of financial aid. 55% were awarded federal grants. While 77% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$21,506

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,840

Books and Supplies

$11,230

Room and Board

34,576

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$13,246
$30 - $48K
$14,177
$48 - $75K
$16,452
$75 - $110K
$20,960
$110K & UP
$21,853

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