Description

Though its history dates back to 1882, when it was the Ogontz School for Girls, Penn State Abington has been a four-year institution since 1997. The school offers about 20 associate’s and bachelor’s degrees, as well as continuing education programs for adults.

Penn State Abington’s students can also take advantage of other academic resources in the Pennsylvania State University system. You can begin your college career at Abington, then transfer to Penn State’s main campus in University Park. This way, you can start in a small college environment, and then explore PSU’s extensive academics (which include more than 160 majors).

College life at Penn State Abington offers a wide array of opportunities to get involved. The campus features more than 30 student organizations, covering everything from art to Ultimate Frisbee.

Penn State Abington participates in federal financial aid programs, such as need-based grants and loans. The school also funds institutional merit scholarships, ranging from $1000 to $3000. These scholarships do not require an application; once you accepted to the college, you are automatically considered and may qualify depending on eligibility factors.

Quick Facts

Location

Southeast

Setting

Large City Setting

Type

Private

Affiliation

Roman Catholic

Size

Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)

On-Campus Housing Available

No

In-State Tuition

$17,380

Out-of-State Tuition

$17,380

Selectivity

Highly Selective

Enrollment

858

Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
824
Freshman Class
31
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
858

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
96%
Graduate
4%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
77%
Part-Time
23%

Gender of Students

Women
81%
Men
19%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
14%
Asian
2%
Caucasian
70%
Latino
2%
Other
12%

International Students

International
0%
Domestic
100%