Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is a large four-year, primarily residential school, located in a small city (University Park, Pennsylvania). It is a public school, located in the great Mid East area of the country. It is one of the land-grant schools. (Land-grant institutions are schools that have been designated by Congress to receive the benefits of the Morrill Acts of 1862 and 1890.)

Dr. Graham B. Spanier is the President of the school. You can find more information about Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus by visiting their website.

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus has a closed admissions policy. This doesn't mean you won't be able to be admitted to the school, but that you should contact the admissions office for complete admissions information. In order to apply for admittance, you will need your high school GPA, transcripts, and standardized test scores, such as those from an ACT or SAT. (Check with the admissions office to see which tests are acceptable.) It is also recommend (but not required) that you supply your high school ranking. If English is not your primary language, it is required that you take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and submit the results with your admissions application.

Of those who applied to the school, 62% were admitted. There are currently 40,901 students enrolled in the Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus.

The school provides credit for life experiences, as well as academic and career counseling services for students. If it fits better with your needs, the school also offers some programs via distance learning.

The school has on-campus housing available for up to 13,663 students. On-campus housing costs average about $3,620 per year. You may also choose to participate in a meals program for an additional $3,780. (This could be a weekly, monthly, or term amount. Check with the school's admissions office for further information.)

The average tuition for out-of-state full-time undergraduates is approximately $22,194. If you are an in-state student, then the average tuition is approximately $11,646. Any tuition figures are exclusive of required fees, books, and supplies. The fees can vary, but books typically average about $1,088. It is estimated that the total cost for an in-state student is $23,242 per year and $33,790 per year for an out-of-state student. If you choose to live off-campus, then it is possible for costs to be higher.

Contact Information:
    Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
    201 Old Main
    University Park, PA  16802

Other Information:
    Enrollment: 40,901
    Website: http://www.psu.edu
    General Info: 814-865-4700
    Admissions: 814-865-5471
    Financial Aid: 814-865-6301

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