Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
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Class Rank
Top tenth (37%)
Top 11%–25% (35%)
Top 26%–50% (23%)
Bottom 26%–50% (4%)
Bottom quarter (1%)
High School GPA
4.0 (50.0%)
3.75–3.99 (25.0%)
3.50–3.74 (14.6%)
3.25–3.49 (7.3%)
3.00–3.24 (2.0%)
2.50–2.99 (0.8%)
2.00–2.49 (0.3%)
Admission Factor Importance
Academic
| Academic GPA | Very Important |
| Rigor of secondary school record | Important |
| Standardized test scores | Considered |
| Class rank | Not Considered |
| Application Essay | Not Considered |
| Recommendation(s) | Not Considered |
Non-academic
| Talent/ability | Considered |
| Geographical residence | Considered |
| State residency | Considered |
| Interview | Not Considered |
| Extracurricular activities | Not Considered |
| Character/personal qualities | Not Considered |
| First generation | Not Considered |
| Alumni/ae relation | Not Considered |
| Religious affiliation/commitment | Not Considered |
| Volunteer work | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Level of applicant's interest | Not Considered |
Cost & Tuition
In-State Tuition: $20,234
In-State Cost of Attendance: $39,160
Out-of-State Tuition: $40,188
Out-of-State Cost of Attendance: $59,114
Scholarships & Grants
Students with need-based aid: 3,898
Average need-based scholarship/grant: $7,016
Students with non-need merit aid: 556
Average non-need merit scholarship/grant: $5,764
Student Debt
Median total debt: $19,500
Students with federal loans: 39.9%
Students with Pell grants: 13.3%
Career Outcomes
All graduates median earnings:
After 1 year: $54,468
After 5 years: $72,964
Majors(0 programs)
Major data not available.
Institution Details
Undergraduate Enrollment: 41,862 students
Admission Rate: 54.2%
Retention Rate: 92.0%
Graduation Rate: 85.7%
Student Demographics
White (62.9%)
Hispanic (9.2%)
Black (4.7%)
Asian (7.1%)
Two or More (3.9%)
International (9.8%)
Gender Distribution
Men (52.8%)
Women (47.3%)